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health-disability-rights1 year ago•5 min saved

"Quebec Quadriplegic Chooses Assisted Dying After Horrific Bedsore from 4-Day ER Stay"

Normand Meunier, a quadriplegic man, developed a severe bedsore after a 4-day ER stay without access to a special mattress, leading him to choose medical assistance in dying. His partner advocated for the mattress, but it had to be ordered. Meunier's experience highlights the lack of proper care for vulnerable patients in the health-care system, prompting demands for an independent inquest into his death and highlighting the need for better support for people with disabilities.

via CBC.ca|

#bedsore #disability-rights #health-care-system

health1 year ago•5 min saved

"Canada Halts Plans to Expand Assisted Dying to Mentally Ill"

Canada has postponed plans to expand medically assisted dying to include people suffering solely from mental illness due to a lack of doctors, particularly psychiatrists, available to evaluate such cases. The controversial policy, which some fear could lead to desperate suicides, currently allows those with incurable medical conditions to apply for assisted suicide. The delay comes amid controversy over a Boston Globe columnist's involvement in a retired nurse's assisted suicide. The country's medically assisted dying law is one of the most liberal globally, with over 13,000 Canadians choosing this option in 2022.

via Daily Mail|

#assisted-suicide #canada #euthanasia

healthcare2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Vancouver Hospital's Use of MAID for Suicidal Patients

Vancouver General Hospital in Canada brought up the option of "medical assistance in dying" (MAID) to a suicidal patient seeking psychiatric help for chronic depression. The patient, who was not eligible for MAID due to suffering solely from mental illness, expressed discomfort with the suggestion. The hospital clarified that MAID was mentioned as part of the assessment process to determine appropriate care and risk to the patient. The incident has raised ethical concerns about discussing assisted dying with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.

via Fox News|

#ethical-concerns #healthcare #medical-assistance-in-dying