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Sick patients not fit to choose euthanasia, MPs told
Parliament's Health Committee has heard several emotional submissions from the public during hearings on voluntary euthanasia.
Parliament's Health Committee has heard several emotional submissions from the public during hearings on voluntary euthanasia.
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Overseas-trained practitioner found in breach of patient's rights.
Film writer and beauty blogger Helene Ravlich has had a mastectomy after breast cancer returned.
Janet Mikkelsen is a funeral director and a trustee of the Sweet Louise charity which supports those living with incurable breast cancer.
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Charities that solicit donations from the elderly have ethical responsibilities, Age Concern warns.
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