Table 1:

Characteristics of participants

CharacteristicNo. (%)
n = 45
Age, yr
 20–291 (2.2)
 30–393 (6.7)
 40–497 (15.6)
 50–5913 (28.9)
 60–6913 (28.9)
 70–797 (15.6)
 80–891 (2.2)
Province
 Alberta2 (4.4)
 British Columbia7 (15.6)
 Manitoba1 (2.2)
 New Brunswick1 (2.2)
 Nova Scotia24 (53.3)
 Ontario10 (22.2)
Relationship to person who had MAiD
 Spouse/partner or ex-spouse/partner17* (37.0)
 Child/stepchild27* (58.7)
 Sibling1 (2.2)
 Niece/nephew1 (2.2)
  • Note: MAiD = medical assistance in dying.

  • * One participant experienced MAiD with 2 people.