Today, PAS comprises almost 1 in 20 deaths in Canada, outpacing even deaths from Alzheimer’s and diabetes. That number exceeds rates in countries where the practice has existed much longer.
Read MoreWe must be wary of language that sanitizes deeply consequential decisions.
Read MoreThe AMA remains steadfast in its belief that the role of a physician is to heal, not hasten death.
Read MoreFear of PAS among marginalized communities reflects issues of systemic inequity and racial prejudice in American healthcare.
Read MoreWhile PAS is framed as an issue of compassion, these findings highlight the complexities and potential consequences of legalization.
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