Ontario. Ministry of Health
Site: Toronto - University Avenue
Service: Medical assistance in dying and end-of-life decisions
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-286-4023 |
TTY Phone | 1-844-953-3350 |
Website | www.ontario.ca/page/medical-assistance-dying-and-end-life-decisions |
Site Information
Site Location | Toronto (Old Toronto) |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | 777 Bay St, 5th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2C8 |
Intersection | Bay St and College St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
Funding | Provincial Government |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Medical assistance in dying is available for people who have a serious and impossible to reverse medical condition * talk to doctor/nurse practitioner about options for treatment and care |
Hours | Information Line: Daily 24 hours |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | Must be 18 years of age or older * eligible for publicly funded health care services in Canada * be able to provide informed consent * have a grievous and irremediable medical condition |
Application | Must call the care coordination service to provide necessary information * a doctor or nurse practitioner will determine if you meet the eligibility requirements |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
Service Categories | Medical Assistance in Dying |
Older Adult Main Categories | LEGAL / GOVERNMENT |
Older Adult Sub-Categories | Advance Care Plans/Power of Attorney |