Granddaughter says grandma rejected MAID before lethal procedure, ‘I don’t want the death shot’

Brigitte Stegemann's granddaughter alleged that the 83-year-old was not informed in advance about a Medical Assistance in Dying procedure scheduled for her. The granddaughter stated Stegemann had previously expressed opposition to the procedure. The case raised questions about informed consent protocols in MAID cases in Canada.

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