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Woman opts for assisted death after years of struggling with Lyme disease
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May 31, 2024
After years of struggling with Lyme disease, a 30-year-old woman from Drummondville took her last breath after requesting medical assistance in dying. Her death leaves many questioning how could this happen and wondering why she couldn't access the medical support she so desperately needed. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.
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Woman opts for assisted death after years of struggling with Lyme disease
Description
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After years of struggling with Lyme disease, a 30-year-old woman from Drummondville took her last breath after requesting medical assistance in dying. Her death leaves many questioning how could this happen and wondering why she couldn't access the medical support she so desperately needed. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.
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