Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying in British Columbia
Local MAID Forms | February 11, 2022
Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying in British Columbia
To begin the process of requesting medical assistance in dying (MAID), it is recommended that you speak with your health care provider or provincial MAID team. Alternatively, you can contact Dying With Dignity Canada’s Support team at support@dyingwithdignity.ca or 1-844-395-3640. We can answer general questions about MAID or provide navigation support.
The following information can help you navigate a request for medical assistance in dying in British Columbia.
BC forms for medical assistance in dying
Download the Request for Medical Assistance in Dying form for British Columbia.
Email: MAiD@interiorhealth.ca
Phone: 250-870-4669 (local Kelowna number), 1-877-442-2001 (toll-free)
Other resources:
Email: maid@viha.ca
Phone: 250-727-4382 (local Victoria number), 1-877-370-8699 (toll-free)
Other resources:
- Island Health’s webpage on medical assistance in dying
- How to make a patient request for MAID on Vancouver Island (PDF)
- Island Health’s bereavement group for MAID
- Island Health’s MAID-specific guide to support patients and families (includes bereavement resources) (PDF)
- Solace (MAID services in Victoria, B.C.)
