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Quebec politicians say more time is needed to pass expanded assisted-dying billThe main thrust of the bill is to allow people to make an advanced request for an assisted death in the event they develop severe Alzheimer's disease.HealthJun 9
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Quebec drops section of assisted-death bill to ensure it gets adopted quicklyThe main thrust of Bill 38 is to allow people with severe Alzheimer's disease to receive an assisted death. It needs unanimous approval in the legislature to be passed quickly.HealthMay 26
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Quebec bill would give Alzheimer’s patients access to medical aid in dyingBill 38 would allow people with severe and incurable diseases to consent to an assisted death before they become mentally or physically incapable of doing so.HealthMay 25
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Quebec woman who fought to expand medical aid in dying has passed awayNicole Gladu was at the forefront of the legal fight for medically-assisted dying in Quebec.CanadaMar 31
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Group opposes forced transfer of B.C. patients seeking medically-assisted deathsDying With Dignity Canada says forced transfers happen when a patient makes an end-of-life choice but is being treated in a facility that forbids medical assistance in dying.HealthMar 7
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N.S. resumes medically assisted dying referrals after backlogThe program will be able to resume service one week earlier than planned, and will accept new referrals as of today.HealthOct 20, 2021
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N.S. puts temporary hold on medically assisted dying referrals due to ‘significant backlog’According to Nova Scotia Health, the program has already exceeded the total number of referrals received in 2020.CanadaSep 29, 2021
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What is ‘conscientious objection’? Here’s why major parties are talking about itConscientious objection is heralded by social conservatives who say doctors shouldn't have to perform or refer medical procedures like abortions that are against their beliefs.CanadaAug 20, 2021
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New online calculator can predict how long seniors have left to live, what help they needThe calculator, which predicts death within six months, is based on data from more than 491,000 community-dwelling older adults in a 6-year period between 2007 and 2013.CanadaJul 5, 2021
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Medically assisted deaths rose by 17% in 2020, continuing upward trend: Health CanadaA Health Canada official provided the latest statistics at a meeting of the newly launched joint parliamentary committee that is reviewing Canada's assisted dying regime.HealthJun 8, 2021
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