Alberta strengthens MAID safeguards for mental illness to ensure informed consent and prevent misuse.

Alberta is introducing new safeguards for medical assistance in dying (MAID) for individuals with mental illness, aiming to prevent misuse and ensure informed consent. The move follows concerns that expanding MAID to mental health conditions could stigmatize vulnerable populations. The province emphasizes strict eligibility criteria and mental health assessments to protect patients while maintaining access for those with severe, incurable mental illnesses.