Catholic canon law indicates who may receive the sacrament: "The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age." If a new illness develops or the first illness relapses or worsens, the patient may receive the sacrament a further time.
Catholic canon law outlines the criteria for receiving the sacrament: "The anointing of the sick can be administered to someone who has developed the ability to reason and is in danger due to illness or old age." If their condition worsens or a new health issue develops, they may receive the sacrament a second time.