Canadian man approved for euthanasia despite citing POVERTY as key reason for his decision | Daily Mail Online

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Summary:

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  • A doctor approved Les Landry's application for medical assistance in dying, despite him saying poverty is a major factor in the decision to end his own life 
  • Landry, 65, awaits verdict of second doctor who visited his home on Wednesday 
  • Landry says if the second approval isn't given, he will 'shop' for another doctor willing to sign it off - something that's legal under Canada's euthanasia laws
  • He said benefit cuts mean 'sooner or later I just won't be able to afford to live'
  • Shocking case lays bare the relaxed approach to euthanasia in Canada, where experts say 'choosing to die is more accessible' than support for disabled people..."

Link:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11516989/Canadian-man-doctors-approval-euthanasia-despite-admitting-POVERTY-main-factor.html

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Date tagged:

12/10/2022, 12:37

Date published:

12/10/2022, 07:37