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MAID applicants should have more mental health support, says Quebec coroner
- A Quebec coroner recommends better mental health support for people applying for medical assistance in dying after a 91-year-old man died by suicide following a refused MAID request.
- The man had spoken to medical professionals about grief, aging, and suicidal thoughts but was denied MAID because he lacked a serious and incurable illness.
- No structured support plan was provided despite the man's repeated requests for help and previous suicide attempt.
- Coroner Julie-Kim Godin urges that MAID applicants have access to support addressing physical, psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
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The Toronto Star+15 Reposted by 15 other sources
MAID applicants should have more mental health support, says Quebec coroner
The recommendation is in response to the case of a 91-year-old Montreal-area man who died by suicide last year shortly after his MAID request was refused.
·Toronto, Canada
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A Quebec coroner calls for better support and mental health resources for people seeking medical assistance in dying.
·Montreal, Canada
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A Quebec coroner calls for better support and mental health resources for people seeking medical assistance in dying
·Saint-Georges, Canada
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution87% Left
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