Dr Assisted Suicide and RCC Healthcare

Sparrow

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RCC says " no f-cking way" in any of their 120 Canadian facilities.

Good for them. There is no shortage of nondenominational bridges to jump off of.
Made a mistake in my vote, tried to edit but could not.

There is another point that needs to be considered. The doctors, when the diagnose an incurable disease and they want to treat I think
the patient should have the right if he want some treatment but with the option that when they have had enough they can choose to dye with dignity. Why is it we have more pity and love for animals then humans?
 

davesmom

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Oct 11, 2015
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Why fight the wishes of those who want to die.
I understand that we need to protect the weakest in our society but really, is there anyway to avoid death. Won't we all need to face it.
Why not on our own terms.j

Many people go through periods of deep depression when they may think they have nothing to live for but it's temporary, it passes and the person goes on to live a happy productive life. Furthermore, it is unconscionable to allow a mentally incompetent person to legally demand assisted suicide!
I think this law is totally unnecessary and an infringement of government into personal lives. If a person really wants to end his life there are ways he can do it himself or he can simply refuse treatment.
There are already ways that a terminally ill person can 'let go' when it is deemed by the person, the family and the doctors that it is best.
The SC took on more than they were morally and legally mandated to do by saying this law had to be passed. Shame on them!
 

petros

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Nov 21, 2008
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Why on earth would you ever demand a human kill another human?

That is some of the cruellest and cowardly sh-t I've ever heard.

If you think you, a friend or relative is hating life so much that death is the only answer, do it yourself or for a friend or relative.

A Dr is not necessary.

What are you afraid of?
 

Twila

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Animals are nice. And increasingly rare.


too bad humans forget that they're just animals too. Probably why I like babies, toddlers and small children. They ain't playing at being anything but what they are. Young children are the best people. Adults seem to have lost their way for the most part and are far to insecure to be much fun.
 

coldstream

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Oct 19, 2005
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The term suicide is a euphamism. This is government sponsored homicide that fundamentally undermines the principles of a just nation state. We have an out of control, renegade Supreme Court that has no mandate from or responsibility to the people of Canada.

We have a vicious judicial tyranny that needs to be overthrown. They are without constraint... they a morally incompetent.. and as Lord Acton state.. "absolute power corrupts absolutely".. it will only get worse.. they will have to be overthrown and ousted.. by revolt if necessary.
 

Cliffy

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gerryh

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A doctor does not have to provide the services, but the hospital itself can not prevent another non RCC doctor from being involved. Not all employees at those particular hospitals are of that religious persuasion and the hospital is not allowed to discriminate against any other faith or lack of faith.


It can revoke hospital privileges to any doctor it wishes.
 

Jinentonix

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Not sure about that. 90% of the hospitals in Japan are privately owned, and they provide high-quality service at reasonable prices (Japan has a mandatory insurance scheme and price regulation).
I've never been one to agree with the concept that a nation's health care should be a for profit venture. That being said, Japanese culture is entirely different than North America's, even at the corporate level, so their views on profit in regards to health care may be somewhat tempered by it.

The term suicide is a euphamism. This is government sponsored homicide that fundamentally undermines the principles of a just nation state.
Only if it makes it age mandatory. The terminally ill and those in similar positions have the right to not only die on their own terms, but to do so with at least some measure of dignity. Humanely speeding along someone's imminent demise at their behest should not be considered homicide.
 

Frankiedoodle

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I have a friend who I have known for more than 20 years. We met at a depression support group for those with a severe depression. A couple of months ago Susan asked me to be with her when she died of dr.assisted death. I must admit that I was taken aback. However, I did agree to be there. She has suffered for so many years. Now it has gotten to the point that she spends her days and nights, in bed. She feels terrible and in pain. Why shouldn't she be allowed to exit with some sense of dignity.