Physician-assisted Death
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Covenant Health’s new medically-assisted dying policy concerns Alberta LiberalsCovenant Health has released its policy for responding to requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) but some politicians say it doesn't go far enough.CanadaDec 4, 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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New petition calls on fair access to medically assisted death in CanadaA group that has been fighting for medically assisted death says not all Albertans have been getting fair and equal access to the procedure and they are demanding the provincial government do something about it.HealthJan 15, 2018
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Montrealers file legal action contesting restrictions on medical aid in dyingTwo incurably ill Montrealers are taking legal action to challenge the constitutionality of the Canadian and Quebec laws on medical aid in dying, arguing they are too restrictive.HealthJun 14, 2017
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Alberta doctor receives award for role in developing medically assisted dying frameworkAn Alberta physician, who led the development of the province's framework for medically assisted dying, will be awarded with one of the Canadian Medical Association's highest honours.CanadaMay 31, 2017
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Assisted suicide is an affront to mental illness, not a cure for itThis idea that suicide is dignified and painless is a dangerous one. Take it from someone who tried and failed.CommentaryApr 21, 2017
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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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A list of books written by venerated Canadian author W.P. KinsellaEsteemed Canadian writer W. P. Kinsella passed away at the age of 81 on Friday. The following is a summary of the work Kinsella published before his death:CanadaSep 16, 2016
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Edmonton man granted medically assisted death passes awayJohn Tuckwell, who was granted the right to a physician-assisted death by an Edmonton judge in May, died from natural causes Wednesday morning.CanadaJul 27, 2016
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Alberta approves doctor-assisted dying framework as feds work on lawAssociate health minister Brandy Payne says it's important to give Albertans reassurance that their needs will be met while the federal government finalizes its legislation.HealthJun 10, 2016
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