Saskatchewan Introduces Legislation to Create Safeguards for MAID Use
The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation to establish additional safeguards for people seeking medical assistance in dying (MAID), following a commitment in its Oct. 27 throne speech. The proposed Medical Assistance in Dying Additional Safeguards Act would prohibit MAID in Saskatchewan for anyone under 18, people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness, […]
TL;DR
- Saskatchewan government introduced the Medical Assistance in Dying Additional Safeguards Act.
- The act establishes additional safeguards for MAID.
- MAID will be prohibited for individuals under 18.
- MAID will be prohibited for those whose sole underlying condition is mental illness.
- MAID will be prohibited for individuals who lack the capacity to make health-care decisions.
- The legislation strengthens conscience protections for healthcare professionals.
- The bill follows a commitment made in the Oct. 27 throne speech.