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Re:"Not Medically Necessary": Helping America's Health Insur... by throwway120385 on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @06:04PM (#48128214)
> In Canada, the wait is so long for free specialized procedures that many patients choose euthanasia instead.

This claim is so outlandish that I'd like to see some sources for it.

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Re:"Not Medically Necessary": Helping America's Health Insur... by ben-johnson on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @06:42PM (#48128556)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/some-health-care-workers-...

This is pbs. In Canada they euthanasia an option for healthcare.

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Re:"Not Medically Necessary": Helping America's Health Insur... by ceejayoz on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @06:51PM (#48128646)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide_in_the_United...
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Re:"Not Medically Necessary": Helping America's Health Insur... by BeetleB on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @07:00PM (#48128738)
Where in the link does it say they're opting for euthanasia due to long wait times?
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Re:"Not Medically Necessary": Helping America's Health Insur... by nonfamous on Wednesday May 13, 2026 @06:52PM (#48128657)
Sources do not support claim.
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