Local Doctors' Challenges with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on Remote Islands

community · Denman Island

The MAID procedure requires two doctors and involves logistical challenges on remote islands like Denman due to regulations requiring the administering doctor to personally pick up and return drugs. Experienced MAID practitioners from the Comox Valley may assist island residents.

Related locations

• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND

Sources

• “The administering doctor must personally pick up the drugs from the pharmacy and personally return any unused drugs immediately afterward... Island residents wishing to explore the MAID option might consider using experienced MAID practitioners from the big island.” — The Islands Grapevine – January 5th, 2023 (January 5th, 2023)

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