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 specifies who is eligible to receive the sacrament: "The anointing of the sick can be administered to a faithful member who, having attained the use of reason, begins to be in peril due to illness or old age." If a new ailment emerges or the initial condition recurs or deteriorates, the patient may receive the sacrament a second time.