An 83-year-old man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge against the federal government’s assisted dying law. The Dying with Dignity charity argues that it is discriminatory to bar people with mental disorders from being eligible for an assisted death. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 20, 2024.
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