Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
What is medical assistance in dying?
Medical assistance in dying occurs when an authorized doctor or nurse practitioner administers medication that intentionally brings about a patient's death, at that patient's request. This procedure is only available to eligible individuals.
Referral to Provincial Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Program
Patients can self-refer by calling or emailing the MAID Program:
- Toll free telephone number: 1-833-473-6243 (MAID)
- Toll free fax number: 1-833-837-9006
- Email: ProvincialMAIDProgram@saskhealthauthority.ca
Medical assistance in dying cannot be included in a patient's health-care directive.
Medical Assistance in Dying – Provider Resources
FOR USE BY MAID PROGRAM ONLY. Includes information on approval/onboarding to participation in Medical Assistance in Dying, clinical forms, links to patient handouts and regulatory information, and related resources.
Medical Assistance in Dying - Patient Information
Includes related documents, contact information, and information on eligibility and accessing MAID.