Medical Assistance In Dying
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Assisted dying expansion delay not based on mental health stereotypes: ministerArif Virani says allowing access to an assisted death solely on the basis of a mental disorder is a complex endeavour — and that's the only reason for the delay.PoliticsFeb 14
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N.S. woman says MAiD expansion delays can’t wait: ‘Everybody should have the same right’April Hubbard is speaking out after the federal government delayed the expansion of medical assistance in dying for people solely suffering from a mental illness until 2027.CanadaFeb 6
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Medically assisted death for mental illness delayed until 2027: ministerHealth Minister Mark Holland says that Canada will not expand medical assistance in dying for people suffering solely from a mental illness until 2027.CanadaFeb 1
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Lethbridge advocate reacts to MAiD expansion pause for mental illness casesFollowing a joint parliamentary committee's decision, the federal government has paused new legislation for MAiD to cover those whose only medical condition is a mental illness.CanadaJan 30
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Bill coming in ‘days’ on plans for assisted dying expansion delay: ministerHealth Minister Mark Holland says the medical assistance in dying expansion will happen, even as most provinces and territories call for an indefinite pause.CanadaJan 30
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Canada ‘not ready’ to expand assisted dying for mental health: ministerHealth Minister Mark Holland said the government agrees with a joint parliamentary committee report that said Canada is not ready to expand medical assistance in dying in March.HealthJan 29
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More Quebecers donated organs after medically assisted death: studyResearchers say 64 people in Quebec donated their organs after receiving medical assistance in dying between 2018 and the end of 2022.HealthJan 29
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Ottawa acknowledges ‘concerns about readiness’ on medical aid in dying expansionThe Liberals acknowledge there are still lingering questions about whether Canada is ready to expand medical assistance in dying, despite a looming deadline.HealthJan 22
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Lethbridge research looking into MAID in rural areasAccording to Alberta Health Services, a total of 328 people have opted for MAID in communities south of Calgary, including Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, since 2016.HealthJan 18
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B.C. negotiates workaround to allow St. Paul’s Hospital patients to access MAiDSt. Paul's Hospital, which is operated by the Catholic organization Providence Health, refuses to offer MAiD due to faith-based objections.HealthNov 29, 2023
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