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Medical Assistance in Dying Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners

Purpose

December 6, 2016

These Medical Assistance in Dying Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners were developed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on recommendation by the Minister of Health through an Order in Council (O.C. 320/2016) and adopted in accordance with Sections 135.4 and 133 of the Health Professions Act. The purpose of these standards is to outline the responsibilities and accountabilities for nurse practitioners regarding medical assistance in dying.

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