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Aging seniors and assisted living: 3 signs it may be time to make a move

As our parents age, the question of when to provide living support becomes more pressing. Dr. Macie P. Smith, a…

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Family sues after man allegedly got medically assisted death during day pass from hospital

The tragic case of a 52-year-old man known as JMM has sparked a lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments…

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World

Countries in UK move step closer to legalizing assisted dying

England and Wales are on the brink of legalizing assisted dying after a significant milestone was reached in the House…

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Health

Canada seen by some as cautionary tale for U.K.’s assisted dying bill

Esther Rantzen, a well-known figure in the United Kingdom, has recently spoken out about her battle with advanced cancer and…

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Canada

Alberta woman’s medically assisted death delayed last minute by B.C. judge

An Alberta woman was denied a medically assisted death in Vancouver this past Sunday after an interim injunction was granted…

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Health

Quebec moves ahead with allowing advanced requests for assisted dying

Quebec is going ahead with its plan to authorize early requests for medical assistance in dying, despite concerns raised by…

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Health

Assisted dying law faces constitutional challenge over exception for mental disorders

A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those pursuing a court challenge…

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Health

With assisted death, Christian clergy face profound questions

Peter McQuaid was scheduled to die the following Monday, but first he wanted to see a priest. His wife, Connie,…

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Health

Quebec coroner orders public inquiry into assisted death of quadriplegic man

Quebec’s chief coroner has ordered a public inquiry into the death of a quadriplegic man who sought medical assistance in…

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Quadriplegic Quebec man chooses assisted dying after 4-day ER stay leaves horrific bedsore

On a Thursday in January, Normand Meunier arrived at the hospital in Saint-Jérôme, Que., with a respiratory virus. Weeks later, he…

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