Table 1:

Inputs used to calculate the costs associated with implementing medical assistance in dying in Canada

Input*	Cost, $
Low-cost scenario
Primary care physician assessment	77.20
Primary care physician follow-up visit	38.35
Medications	25.40
Pharmacist time	30.00
Completion of death certificate	20.60
Total for completed case	268.75
Total for assessed case	154.40
High-cost scenario
Internal medicine specialist assessment	157.00
Internal medicine follow-up visit	61.25
Medications	326.00
Pharmacist time	30.00
Completion of death certificate	20.60
Total for completed case	751.85
Total for assessed case	314.00

^*Costs based on Ontario Schedule of Benefits,¹⁵ with the exception of medication costs, which are based on Alberta protocols.¹⁶