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MAID Track 1 eligibility — MCCQE Part 1 MCQ

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HardEthics & ProfessionalismMAID Track 1 eligibilityMCCQE Part 1

A 68-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer, intolerable suffering and preserved capacity asks about MAID. His natural death is reasonably foreseeable and he is eligible for publicly funded health services. Which of the following is the most appropriate physician response?

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Correct answer: A — Explore the request, assess eligibility and safeguards, and discuss palliative alternatives without abandoning him

MAID is legal in Canada for eligible adults meeting strict criteria and safeguards, including capacity and grievous irremediable condition. Track 1 applies when natural death is reasonably foreseeable, but assessment and procedural safeguards are still required. Clinicians should explore suffering, alternatives and voluntariness while respecting conscientious obligations and referral duties under local rules.

Reference: Government of Canada MAID law; CPSO/CMPA MAID guidance