Maine
Maine Data on 2021 published
This month, the Patient-Directed Care 2021 Annual report was reported to the Maine Legislature:
July 11, 2022
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Reports
California presents 2021 Data Report
California has released its 2021 aid-in-dying data report. See also below for the file itself. Lonny Shavelson, MD Chair of American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid
July 1, 2022
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Canada
Canada – MAID and mental disorder as the sole underlying condition: an interim report
In the context of the Parliamentary Review currently underway, the Special Joint Committee on MAID released its interim report focused on mental illness as a sole underlying
June 29, 2022
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United States of America
Update on New York and Massachusetts
This June, the Death with Dignity National Center published a State Legislation Report on Massachusetts and New York. In these states, Death with Dignity bills
June 8, 2022
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Canada
DWD Canada publishes 2021 Report
Dying with Dignity Canada published its 2021 Annual Report. The report gives a look back at 2021 and the activities and results of that year.
June 2, 2022
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Switzerland
Swiss Medical Association released new guidelines for Swiss doctors
This month, the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) has published the revised edition of their medical and ethical guidelines on death and dying. In
May 28, 2022
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The Netherlands
Advice published on Dutch Completed Life Bill
The Dutch Council of State has finally released its report on the Dutch Completed Life Bill. The report says the bill is not yet good
May 22, 2022
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Canada
Canada presents Final Report of the Expert Panel on MAiD and Mental Illness
On May 13, the Canadian government tabled the Final Report of the Expert Panel on MAID and Mental Illness in Parliament. This was a requirement of the
May 14, 2022
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Australia
New study reveals older people in Australia support right to die, regardless of terminal illness
In an in-depth qualitative study, 15 Western Australians aged 65 years or older were interviewed regarding their perspectives on voluntary assisted death. Participants believed that, in
May 10, 2022
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Australia
Australian VAD laws: an updated overview
After Queensland approved a VAD law, Go Gentle Australia updated their earlier summary and table. Read it below: Thank you Kiki Paul!
April 23, 2022
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