In 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the criminal laws
prohibiting assisted suicide and voluntary active euthanasia.
Parliament then implemented this ruling on medical assistance in dying
(MAID) via Bill C-14, enshrining it in law. Yet debate on this
controversial subject has continued. Assisted Suicide in Canada delves
into key federal and provincial court rulings on MAID from 1993 to
2015 and explains subsequent legislative history. Travis Dumsday
engages in an accessible yet nuanced exploration of the most
significant ethical arguments – pro and con – and unravels the
related legal and policy disputes. He delves into key federal and
provincial court rulings on MAID from 1993 to 2015 and explains
subsequent legislative history. Thorny issues such as freedom of
conscience for health care professionals, public funding for MAID, and
proposed extensions of eligibility are dealt with thoughtfully and
clearly. The legalization of MAID will affect the lives, deaths, and
attitudes of Canadians for generations to come. Assisted Suicide in
Canada offers a balanced, up-to-date introduction to the topic,
providing readers with the tools to think through fundamental legal,
ethical, and policy issues surrounding assisted dying.
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Moral, Legal, and Policy Considerations
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ISBN
9780774866040
Publisert
2021
Utgiver
University of British Columbia Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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