Federal government to introduce bill restricting MAID for mental illness
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The federal government intends to introduce a bill that limits medical assistance in dying for those with mental illnesses. The Department of Justice issued a news release regarding this move. It stated that rigorous safeguards will be implemented. These rules apply to advance requests made following a diagnosis of an incurable illness.
A news release from the Department of Justice says "rigorous safeguards" will be put in place for advance requests that follow a diagnosis of an incurable illness.