Healthcare facilities

  • In all Quebec hospitals.
  • In all Quebec palliative care homes (as of December 7, 2023). It should be noted that in the majority of these palliative care facility, a person requiring MAID must first be admitted to receive palliative care. They can then apply for MAID if they so wish, and if they meet all the legal criteria. For a list of palliative care facility in Quebec, please visit the Association québécoise des soins palliatifs website.

At home or in another suitable location

The request for MAID, provided by a physician at home or in another suitable location of your choice, must follow the usual procedure. It is at the time of the assessment by the physician who will provide the care that the person concerned will express his or her wishes.