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
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.
