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France Legalizes Medical Assistance in Dying | France News
France just legalized medical assistance in dying — a bold move for terminally ill adults enduring unbearable suffering. The law, signed August 18, applies to French citizens and eligible foreign residents with stable residency. Strict criteria apply: the illness must be life-threatening and advanced, and patients must be fully informed and capable of making a clear decision. Psychological distress alone doesn’t qualify. Patients must request care from a doctor, who explains all options including palliative care, then undergo a medical review before approval — and even after, they have at…
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