Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Public Webpage Review

What are we doing?  

The Assisted Dying Program (ADP) team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is inviting patients, clients, family members, caregivers, and members of the public to provide feedback on the VCH MAiD public webpage to ensure it is clear, accurate, and accessible. Your input will directly contribute to making the webpage more accessible and informative for those exploring MAiD as a care option.

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) refers to a doctor or nurse practitioner helping an eligible person, at the patient's capable, voluntary, and explicit request, to end their life. To qualify for MAiD, an individual must meet the strict eligibility criteria and safeguards outlined in Canadian law. VCH aims to provide accessible, relevant, and clear information to support individuals and their families as they navigate decisions related to end-of-life care or intolerable suffering.


Who should apply?

  • Patients, clients, family members and/or caregivers who have engaged with the VCH Assisted Dying Program and/or explored MAiD as a care option;
  • Public members who live, work or play within the VCH region.

*Please note*: Before completing the application form below, consider whether participating in this engagement is the right choice for you. Due to the sensitivity of the topic, individuals who are actively accessing MAiD services may find this engagement emotionally challenging. While anyone is welcome to apply, we encourage thoughtful consideration of your emotional well-being before participating. Support resources will be available to all participants.


How can you get involved?

You can participate in one of the following ways:

  • A 30-minute virtual one-on-one interview
  • Provide feedback via an email survey

As a public advisor, you will help:

  • Improve the webpage by providing feedback on its clarity, organization, and accessibility.
  • Support informed decision-making by ensuring the webpage meets the needs of patients, families, caregivers, and the general public.


What is the deadline to apply for these engagement opportunities?

  • If you are interested in reviewing the MAiD public webpage, please complete the application form below!
  • Date/time: interviews will be scheduled throughout the months of June and July 2025. Exact times will be based on the participants availability.
  • If you are a patient/caregiver who may need help with respite or childcare to join an interview or complete the survey sent by email, or if you identify as a seldom-heard group—such as those facing discrimination or bias due to age, cultural background, location, sexual orientation, disability or income—please mention this in your application. Selected participants will receive an honorarium of $25 per hour.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ce@vch.ca. Thank you for your time and interest.


We would like to acknowledge that our places of work and the Vancouver Coastal Health facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.


What are we doing?  

The Assisted Dying Program (ADP) team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is inviting patients, clients, family members, caregivers, and members of the public to provide feedback on the VCH MAiD public webpage to ensure it is clear, accurate, and accessible. Your input will directly contribute to making the webpage more accessible and informative for those exploring MAiD as a care option.

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) refers to a doctor or nurse practitioner helping an eligible person, at the patient's capable, voluntary, and explicit request, to end their life. To qualify for MAiD, an individual must meet the strict eligibility criteria and safeguards outlined in Canadian law. VCH aims to provide accessible, relevant, and clear information to support individuals and their families as they navigate decisions related to end-of-life care or intolerable suffering.


Who should apply?

  • Patients, clients, family members and/or caregivers who have engaged with the VCH Assisted Dying Program and/or explored MAiD as a care option;
  • Public members who live, work or play within the VCH region.

*Please note*: Before completing the application form below, consider whether participating in this engagement is the right choice for you. Due to the sensitivity of the topic, individuals who are actively accessing MAiD services may find this engagement emotionally challenging. While anyone is welcome to apply, we encourage thoughtful consideration of your emotional well-being before participating. Support resources will be available to all participants.


How can you get involved?

You can participate in one of the following ways:

  • A 30-minute virtual one-on-one interview
  • Provide feedback via an email survey

As a public advisor, you will help:

  • Improve the webpage by providing feedback on its clarity, organization, and accessibility.
  • Support informed decision-making by ensuring the webpage meets the needs of patients, families, caregivers, and the general public.


What is the deadline to apply for these engagement opportunities?

  • If you are interested in reviewing the MAiD public webpage, please complete the application form below!
  • Date/time: interviews will be scheduled throughout the months of June and July 2025. Exact times will be based on the participants availability.
  • If you are a patient/caregiver who may need help with respite or childcare to join an interview or complete the survey sent by email, or if you identify as a seldom-heard group—such as those facing discrimination or bias due to age, cultural background, location, sexual orientation, disability or income—please mention this in your application. Selected participants will receive an honorarium of $25 per hour.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ce@vch.ca. Thank you for your time and interest.


We would like to acknowledge that our places of work and the Vancouver Coastal Health facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.


Page last updated: 03 May 2025, 07:48 AM