
moribundwhispers
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- Jul 1, 2025
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it seems like almost everyone is either from america or england
Right on, it's kind of our thing.Tons of us, we actually seem to be overrepresented, though I think that's just because Canadians are more likely to publicly announce that they're Canadian (to make sure they're differentiated from Americans lol).
I'm American, but I sure wish I were Canadian, then I might qualify for M.A.I.Dit seems like almost everyone is either from america or england
I'm American, but I sure wish I were Canadian, then I might qualify for M.A.I.D
Eligibility
To be eligible for medical assistance in dying, you must meet all the following criteria. You must:
Generally, visitors to Canada are not eligible for medical assistance in dying.
- be eligible for health services funded by a province or territory, or the federal government
- You may also be eligible if you meet your province or territory's minimum period of residence or waiting period.
- be at least 18 years old and mentally competent
- This means being capable of making health care decisions for yourself.
- have a grievous and irremediable medical condition
- make a voluntary request for medical assistance in dying
- The request cannot be the result of outside pressure or influence.
- give informed consent to receive medical assistance in dying
Grievous and irremediable medical condition
To be considered as having a grievous and irremediable medical condition, you must meet all of the following criteria. You must:
You do not need to have a fatal or terminal condition to be eligible for medical assistance in dying.
- have a serious illness, disease or disability
- be in an advanced state of decline that cannot be reversed
- experience unbearable physical or mental suffering from your illness, disease, disability or state of decline that cannot be relieved under conditions that you consider acceptable
If your only medical condition is a mental illness, you are not eligible for medical assistance in dying until March 17, 2027.
If you have a mental illness along with other medical conditions, you may be eligible for medical assistance in dying.
Eligibility is always assessed on an individual basis and takes all relevant circumstances into account. However, you must meet all the criteria to be eligible.
There are US states with MAID, depending on your situation.I'm American, but I sure wish I were Canadian, then I might qualify for M.A.I.D
I don't think Kansas is one of them.There are US states with MAID, depending on your situation.
I am Canadian, check my name.it seems like almost everyone is either from america or england