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MAID eligibility (Track 1) — MCCQE Part 1 MCQ

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ModerateEthics & ProfessionalismMAID eligibility (Track 1)MCCQE Part 1

A 75-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer and intractable pain asks about MAID. Alert, oriented, has capacity. Eligible for publicly funded health services. Estimated 2-3 months to live. Which is correct regarding his eligibility?

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Correct answer: D — Eligible under Track 1 (RFND); 10-day reflection waivable

Meets MAID criteria. Track 1 (RFND): written request + one witness + two independent assessments. Post-Bill C-7: 10-day reflection period removed for Track 1 (waivable). Does not need to exhaust palliative care.

Reference: Criminal Code s.241.2 / Canada MAID Framework