New York to legalize medically assisted suicide
Governor Kathy Hochul announces New York will legalize medically assisted suicide with strict safeguards. The move follows extensive debate and aims to provide end-of-life options.
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NY Gov. Hochul Reaches Deal on Medically Assisted Suicide
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a landmark agreement to legalize medically assisted suicide, marking a pivotal shift in end-of-life care policy. Learn the details and implications.
Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli dies by assisted suicide
Ludwig Minelli, founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has died by voluntary assisted dying days before his 93rd birthday. Read about his legacy.
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.
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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