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Discussion on Assisted Dying Legislation

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BRITISH COLUMBIA CIVIL LIBERTIES ASSOCIATION

• Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Canada’s oldest and largest civil liberties and human rights organization

• Non-partisan, independent

• Work on advocacy, law reform, litigation and education at national and provincial level

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THE SUPREME COURT CRITERIA

Physician assisted dying will be available to people who, at the time they seek assistance, are:

an adult,

who makes a free and informed choice (completely voluntarily),

must be competent to make the decision,

must have a grievous condition and experience irremediable suffering, intolerable to that individual

The above must be assessed by a physician.

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Patients Rights Booklet

End of Life Planning Canada

http://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/

know_your_rights

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Advanced Care Planning Kit

(BC edition)

End of Life Planning Canada

http://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/

know_your_rights