Doctor-assisted Dying
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Doctors face probe in Belgium after euthanizing woman with autismDoctors who euthanized a woman with autism are under investigation in Belgium, where doctor-assisted dying is legal for psychiatric reasons.WorldNov 27, 2018
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Alberta needs legislation to ensure medically assisted death is accessed equally: advocatesFriends of Medicare is calling on the provincial government to create legislation that would ensure equal access to Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) at all Alberta hospital facilities.CanadaNov 5, 2018
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Group of bishops issue guidelines that refuse funerals in assisted death casesThe Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories have issued guidelines that say priests should refuse funerals for some people who have assisted suicide.CanadaSep 29, 2016
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Montreal doctor fighting assisted-dying law in QuebecPaul Saba, a family doctor in Montreal, is challenging the assisted-dying law in Quebec's Superior Court.CanadaJul 13, 2016
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Senate’s change to assisted death bill troubles ministerA change to the government's assisted death bill proposed by the Senate could present the risk of a constitutional challenge from groups representing vulnerable Canadians, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said Friday.CanadaJun 10, 2016
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4 Nova Scotians assessed for assisted dying access: health authorityThe Nova Scotia Health Authority confirms it has received seven requests for assisted dying, four of which are continuing through the assessment process.PoliticsJun 10, 2016
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Assisted dying Bill C-14 hits unexpected roadblock in SenateThe Trudeau government is showing no inclination to accept a Senate amendment to expand the right to those suffering from non-terminal conditions.HealthJun 9, 2016
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Ontario premier urges Commons, Senate to pass doctor-assisted dying legislationOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne said Thursday she'll be concerned if federal legislation on doctor-assisted dying isn't passed into law within a few months.CanadaJun 9, 2016
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Ontario creates doctor referral service for assisted dying, provides free drugsOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne says critically ill people in the province can seek a doctor's help to end their life even before the federal government comes up with new legislation on assisted dying.HealthJun 8, 2016
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All senators to get chance to propose amendments on Canada’s assisted-dying lawThe Senate's legal and constitutional affairs committee has decided to forgo the usual procedure of recommending amendments to the upper house.HealthJun 7, 2016
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