Calgary father withdraws court fight to prevent autistic daughter's access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
Calgary father ends court fight to prevent 27-year-old autistic daughter from accessing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The daughter, diagnosed with autism and ADHD, has exhausted all pain and nausea medications and alternative therapies, seeking MAID to alleviate her suffering. The father initially argued prolonging her life would cause irreparable harm, but the judge decided a judicial review of the MAID process was not appropriate.
June 13, 2024
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