euthanasia

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Spain is one of a handful of European countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, that have passed laws allowing euthanasia to be carried out by physicians.

From BBC

A Spanish woman who has conducted a long legal battle with her father for the right to end her life is due to die by euthanasia on Thursday.

From BBC

Alberta has proposed a bill that would limit the use of medically assisted dying - also known as voluntary euthanasia - in the Canadian province solely to end-of-life circumstances.

From BBC

This is the first instance of court-approved passive euthanasia - the act of withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment - in India.

From BBC

As of Monday, three dogs at the shelter with stress-related concerns were listed for euthanasia, Ramirez said, though she clarified that euthanasia rates had not gone up in recent weeks due to the isolation.

From Los Angeles Times