Supporters of assisted dying say people who are in extreme discomfort deserve medical help to die painlessly
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In the long-running debate over medically assisted dying, one country has recently taken centre stage: Canada.
A common argument against legalising assisted dying is that it risks descent down a “slippery slope”, where the rules are loosened over time. Critics say this is happening in Canada, with the criteria for assisted dying having expanded once already and a further change planned for next year. So, is this argument fair?
Assisted dying is usually when …
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Publish date : 2023-11-08 13:00:54
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