Medically-assisted Death
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Quebec will allow early MAiD requests starting end of OctoberQuebec's government said last month it would stop waiting for the federal government to implement the requested amendments and forge ahead with plans to grant early MAiD requests.HealthSep 8
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Quadriplegic man’s MAID death from bedsore results in public inquiry being orderedDuring his hospital stay, the Quebec man developed a major pressure sore on his buttocks. In late March, he received medical assistance in dying to put an end to his suffering.HealthJun 25
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Red-flags raised around medically-assisted death in Canada’s prisonsThe Correctional Service of Canada says as of Aug. 31 this year, a total of 32 prisoners have requested medically-assisted death.CanadaOct 13, 2023
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She went to the hospital with suicidal thoughts. A clinician raised medically-assisted death"I felt so hopeless because this was my attempt at reaching out for help and I feel it was actually more traumatizing," Kathrin Mentler said.HealthAug 10, 2023
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Alberta premier’s addictions mandate includes controversial involuntary treatment lawThe mandate letter focuses on preventative mental health supports and addiction recovery, but advocates say the absence of harm reduction is troublesome.HealthAug 2, 2023
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Ontario quadriplegic mother applies for MAID over lack of access to disability supports"I have 12 days left on my medical assistance in dying application here in the province in Ontario. I'm a quadriplegic single mom raising 2 kids with disabilities."HealthJun 21, 2023
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Bill delaying assisted dying expansion for mental illness passed by House of CommonsFederal officials say the one-year delay will allow more time to develop practice standards and assessment guidelines for complex assisted-dying requests.HealthMar 9, 2023
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Expansion of assisted dying for mental illness to be delayed until 2024 in new billJustice Minister David Lametti has said the delay is needed after the federal government heard concerns that Canada's health-care system might not be prepared for the expansion.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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Supporters in Dartmouth, N.S. demand better health care for veteransThe chair of the Legal Assistance Foundation, says many are worried about the care being offered, especially in light of a recent investigation by Veterans Affairs Canada.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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Assisted dying incident puts Veterans Affairs’ mental health supports in doubt: advocatesWith many Afghanistan and Iraq veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, advocates say the need to provide proper care is more important than ever.CanadaAug 16, 2022
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