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Lisa Blumberg: A Classic Case of Lethal Denial of Medical Treatment Based On Disability

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Trisomy 18 is a genetic condition that usually results in physical health problems and cognitive limitations. Life expectancy is currently shorter than typical but people can live into their 20’s and 30’s and one American with trisomy 18, Megan Hayes, celebrated her fortieth birthday with fanfare. Unfortunately, it seems that this information has been slow … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: A Classic Case of Lethal Denial of Medical Treatment Based On Disability →

RELEASE: Canadian Association for Community Living Relieved at Dismissal of Appeal in Rasouli Case

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The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal that would have permitted doctors to end life support for a severely brain-damaged man without the consent of his family or a substitute decision maker. Under the Health Care Consent Act, doctors who want to withdraw life support from an incapacitated person without the consent of … Continue reading RELEASE: Canadian Association for Community Living Relieved at Dismissal of Appeal in Rasouli Case →