CAN: Judge approves euthanasia for 27 yo autistic female

[MBG]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/...sia-autistic-woman-DESPITE-objection-dad.html

 

[sserafim]

If only America were more like Canada…I would love to get euthanized

 

[MBG]

If only America was more like Canada…I would love to get euthanized

I don't know whether to give this a thumbs up or a crying smilie….

 

[dragonofenvy]

The one time I'd like the US to follow Canada.

 

[Pluto]

 

[Blurry_Buildings]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/...sia-autistic-woman-DESPITE-objection-dad.html

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lol I like how we get labeled in your maps

You guys are always shaded out in ours like it's some kind of dark uninhabited void between the mainland and alaska

 

[Ironweed]

IIRC so few physicians have agreed to assisted suicide of the mentally ill that they're not doing it, at least as a practical matter, at least for now.

This article doesn't support that claim directly, but does say it is being pushed back for three more years.

Canada Backtracks on Allowing Euthanasia for the Mentally Ill

https://archive.is/wip/f67Eu

"The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses," the health department said in a statement. "However, in its consultations with the provinces, territories, medical professionals, people with lived experience and other stakeholders, the Government of Canada has heard – and agrees – that the health system is not yet ready for this expansion."

On Feb. 29, Bill C-62 took effect, formally postponing eligibility for those with mental disorders until March 17, 2027.

Assuming the Daily Fail can be believed (an always dubious proposition), it still sounds like she's going to have to wait three more years. Unless she takes matters into her own hands, I guess.

 

[Meteora]

I envy her

 

[Illegal Preclear]

God I wish that were me...

 

[art355]

Is autism considered a mental illness? If so it seems that Canada is allowing it in some cases, despite officially waiting for 3 more years.
So why not depression or ocd then?

 

[sserafim]

Is autism considered a mental illness? If so it seems that Canada is allowing it in some cases, despite officially waiting for 3 more years.
So why not depression or ocd then?

Unfortunately, I doubt that they'll ever allow autism because people will cry "eugenics!"

 

[WhenTheyCry]

There's an overwhelming percentage of autists who are unemployed (like me). Death should be offered to people like me who contribute nothing to society. Of course, everyone should have free will on this. I hope this trend continues and becomes accessible in America too.

 

[J&L383]

If only Canada would allow non-citizens like Switzerland does . . .