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The father is questioning how his 27-year-old daughter was approved when she only has autism and ADHD, two conditions that should not be covered.
A Canadian father is fighting for the life of his 27-year-old daughter who sought and was approved for the nation’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program. In March, a Calgary court issued a decision that would have allowed the young woman to proceed, but that decision is now headed for appeal, as her father argues that she should not have been approved based on current statutes.
A report from CBC, which identifies the father as W.V. and the daughter as M.V., explains that M.V. has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. After seeking MAiD and gaining approval by two doctors, M.V. was scheduled to die on February 1, 2024, but the administering of life-ending drugs was halted when her father was granted a last-minute injunction the day before.
According to the Canadian Department of Justice, neither autism nor ADHD should qualify for MAiD. The department explains on its website:
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A Canadian father is fighting for the life of his 27-year-old daughter who sought and was approved for the nation’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program. In March, a Calgary court issued a decision that would have allowed the young woman to proceed, but that decision is now headed for appeal, as her father argues that she should not have been approved based on current statutes.
A report from CBC, which identifies the father as W.V. and the daughter as M.V., explains that M.V. has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. After seeking MAiD and gaining approval by two doctors, M.V. was scheduled to die on February 1, 2024, but the administering of life-ending drugs was halted when her father was granted a last-minute injunction the day before.
According to the Canadian Department of Justice, neither autism nor ADHD should qualify for MAiD. The department explains on its website:
Continued below.
Canadian father fights for life of daughter approved for MAiD
The father is questioning how his 27-year-old daughter was approved when she only has autism and ADHD, two conditions that should not be covered.
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