Physician-assisted dying in Canada: Where do we stand after the Supreme Court's Decision in Carter v. Canada?
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2015-08
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Zarzeczny, Amy
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On February 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its judgment in Carter v. Canada, 2015 SCC 5 [Carter]. This much-anticipated decision changed the law relating to physician-assisted dying in Canada for individuals whose circumstances meet a list of conditions enumerated by the court, including a grievous and irremediable medical condition that causes enduring and intolerable suffering.
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