What ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’ Tells us about the Origin of Human Dignity and the Meaning of Personhood

What ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’ Tells us about the Origin of Human Dignity and the Meaning of Personhood

State-sanctioned suicide goes by various names. In Canada, it is known legally as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), whereas in the United States, it is typically referred to as physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Not long ago, the New York Times reported on the trend...