Medical aid in dying - Without being at the end of life

Medical aid in dying can sometimes be given to a person who is not at the end of life but who is seriously ill. Here is what you need to know in this situation before requesting this final care.

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L'aide médicale à mourir - Sans être en fin de vie

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