A Canadian man considers assisted dying due to depression as the MAiD program debates expanding to mental health cases.

Scott, a 60-year-old Canadian man battling severe depression, considers assisted dying after his wife used the program due to terminal cancer. Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program, introduced eight years ago, now includes those with serious mental health issues, though its expansion is delayed until March 2027. The program has seen over 10,000 cases in Canada, raising concerns about its impact on healthcare.

November 25, 2024
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