How is the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process carried out in Nova Scotia, Canada? A qualitative process model flowchart study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aims of this study are: (1) to create a flowchart process model of how medical assistance in dying (MAID) occurs in Nova Scotia (NS), Canada and (2) to detail how NS healthcare professionals are involved in each stage of MAID. The research questions are: how is the MAID process carried out and which professionals are involved at which points? and which roles and activities do professionals carry out during MAID?

Design

Qualitative process model flowchart study with semistructured interviews.

Setting

Primary and secondary care in NS, Canada.

Participants

Thirty-two interviewees self-selected to participate (12 physicians, 3 nurse practitioners (NP), 6 nurses, 6 pharmacists and 5 healthcare administrators and advocates). Participants were included

SUBMITTER: Crumley ET 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314721 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature