Update to MAiD practice standard: New process for medication return delays
CPSBC has updated its Medical Assistance in Dying practice standard to reflect the MAiD Oversight Unit’s new process for practitioners experiencing extenuating circumstances that delay the return of MAiD medications within 72 hours following a patient's death. Examples of such circumstances include extreme weather, natural disasters, or travel from rural and remote areas. If a delay is anticipated or occurs, registrants must request an exemption by contacting the MAiD Oversight Unit by emailing hlth.maidoversight@gov.bc.ca, faxing 778-698-4678, or calling 236-475-4571 with the exemption request details that are outlined in the practice standard.