Ontario. Ministry of Health - Medical assistance in dying and end-of-life decisions
Site: Toronto - University Avenue
Service: Public Health Care
Record #:
ONT0188
Last Full Update:
08 Nov 2024
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 | 438 University Ave, 8th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2K8 |
| Intersection | University Ave and Dundas St W |
| 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 Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| 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 |
