MAID accounts for 5% of Canadian deaths in 2024
New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.
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Cancer primary reason for assisted deaths in Canada
New federal data reveals cancer remains the leading diagnosis for medical assistance in dying. Learn about the trends and implications for Canada's healthcare system.
Coroner recommendations after MAID case from bedsores
Quebec coroner investigates after quadriplegic man sought medical assistance in dying following severe hospital-acquired bedsores. New protocols recommended for patient care.
Slovenians vote in assisted dying referendum
Slovenians cast ballots in a historic referendum on legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill patients. A pivotal decision for end-of-life care in Europe.
Alice and Ellen Kessler Die in Joint Assisted Suicide
German entertainer twins Alice and Ellen Kessler have died together by assisted suicide at age 89. The sisters chose to end their lives, leaving a legacy of elegance and artistry.
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