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FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM to Chronic Illness@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 months ago

A woman from Canada with severe ME has been approved for MAiD - but she wants to live

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A woman from Canada with severe ME has been approved for MAiD - but she wants to live

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FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM to Chronic Illness@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 months ago
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Marcia lives with ME/CFS and urgently needs your support
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    Looks like what you linked was an isolated incident.

    Through its comprehensive investigation, the Department has confirmed the four cases isolated to a single employee who is no longer with the Department.

    https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/reports-policies-and-legislation/departmental-reports/report-allegations-inappropriate-conversations-veterans-about-medical-assistance-dying-maid/conclusion

    And like others have said, being eligible doesn’t mean being forced to use the program.

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