Medical aid in dying: What matters most?

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 23 Jan 2017 English Publisher:CMA Joule Inc.Journal:Canadian Medical Association Journal, volume 189, pages E99-E100 (issn: 0820-3946, eissn: 1488-2329,

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Authors: Peter, Tanuseputro;

doi: 10.1503/cmaj.161316

pmid: 28246153

pmc: PMC5250514

Medical aid in dying: What matters most?

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Abstract

With the passing of Bill C-14, Canadians who are mentally competent adults suffering from a grievous and irremediable medical condition may now seek medical aid in dying.[1][1] The policy has already resulted in ripples of controversy. For example, some large faith-based hospitals currently do not

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Keywords

Terminal Care, Right to Die, Humans, Suicide, Assisted

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