72-hour MAiD medication return — exemption for exceptional circumstances
The MAiD Oversight Unit has introduced a new process for MAiD practitioners who are experiencing extenuating circumstances and expect or encounter a delay in their ability to return MAiD medications within 72 hours of a patient’s death (for example, due to circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, and travel from rural and remote areas). If the practitioner anticipates a delay in the return of MAiD medications, please request an exemption by contacting the
MAiD Oversight Unit.