In 2016, Canada made history by legalizing medical assistance in dying, sparking a profound and nationwide dialogue. The Atlantic explores how this landmark decision reshaped patient rights, revolutionized healthcare practices, and challenged society’s views on end-of-life choices
The UK Parliament has made history by approving an assisted dying bill in a landmark vote, moving the nation one step closer to legalizing assisted suicide. This pivotal decision sparks intense and heartfelt debates about ethics and individual rights at life’s end throughout the country
A German palliative care doctor is facing shocking murder charges for the deaths of 15 patients, igniting a firestorm of outrage within the medical community. Authorities claim that this physician administered lethal doses of medication without any consent from the patients or their families. This alarming case brings to light profound ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life care and challenges our understanding of compassion in medicine.
In a landmark decision, Spain formally legalized euthanasia, joining a growing list of countries that allow this practice. The law reflects shifting societal attitudes towards end-of-life choices, sparking both support and ethical debate across Europe and America.
