Local Chapter
The Edmonton Chapter is a vibrant group of active and involved supporters who come from Edmonton and surrounding communities. We serve the greater Edmonton area in Alberta.
On December 8th, we’ll be joined by Dr. Jeff Myers to discuss the state of Medical Assistance in Dying and Palliative care.
Join us on December 14 for our final session of the year. We’ll be sitting down with DWDC CEO Helen Long and Dr. Gord Gubitz, the Clinical Lead for the MAID Program in Nova Scotia. This session will provide a review of the developments in the end-of-life rights movement for 2022 and what to expect moving forward into 2023.
Discuss your wishes with your Doctor or Nurse practitioner Or contact MAiD Navigator: maid.careteam@ahs.ca or Tel: 811
Find an Assessor MD or NPCreate a Personal Directive - detail treatment options and appoint an agent to act on your behalf
Advance Care PlanningFind answers to common questions, plus information about how MAiD works, and about its emotional impacts.
Virtual HospiceA Network of Peer-to-Peer Connections and Community Supports Through All Stages of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Bridge C-14Providing compassionate lived-experience support and connection to family members and friends as they help their loved one who is considering or planning for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Bridge4youMAiDHouse is a non-profit organization devoted to providing those eligible to receive medical assistance in dying (MAiD) with a supportive, inclusive and home-like setting.
MAiDHouseNeed an Independent Witness? The current legislation requires all Canadians requesting medical assistance in dying (MAID) to have their written request signed by one Independent Witness (i.e. someone who understands the nature of the request and is not an unpaid caregiver or beneficiary of the individual making the request).
Contact the MAiD Care Team at AHS or contact the Edmonton Chapter at edmonton@dyingwithdignity.ca
Problems with Access To MAiD?
Let us know if you or someone you know faces barriers accessing MAiD in Alberta
Education
The Edmonton Chapter welcomes invitations to speak to community groups and organizations
Contact us: edmonton@dyingwithdignity.ca
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