Hacker News with Generative AI: Assisted Dying

A doctor on what it's like to end a life rather than extend one (theguardian.com)
The patient referral comes through my reliable old fax machine on a single sheet of paper. “Thanks for seeing this 74-year-old gentleman with end-stage liver failure. He’s been following the news carefully and is eager to make a request for an assisted death. I hear you’ll be providing this service here in Victoria – courageous! I look forward to your assessment. Summary of his file is below.” I read it twice to myself before sharing it with Karen, my office manager.
UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying (cnn.com)
Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons (theguardian.com)
An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada’s most populous province has identified several cases in which patients asked to be killed in part for social reasons such as isolation and fears of homelessness, raising concerns over approvals for vulnerable people in the country’s assisted dying system.
Switzerland Police investigate first use of 'suicide capsule' (dw.com)
Swiss police say they have detained several people and opened a criminal case a day after the first use of the "Sarco" capsule to end a person's life. Assisted dying is legal in Switzerland in some circumstances.