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New legislation would prevent anyone in Alberta from accessing medical assistance in dying (MAID) if they are unlikely to die within the next 12 months.

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[โ€“] BevsDad@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Someone with excruciating pain that can't be treated is one.

[โ€“] potate@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago

My partner works with people struggling with chronic pain. MAID can be mercy.