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Ontario MAiD consent investigation

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The family of 83-year-old Brigitte Stegemann is seeking an investigation into her death at The Pearl care home in Cannifton, Ontario, following a Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) procedure on July 10. Stegemann’s granddaughter and primary caregiver, Brigitte Kranendonk, alleges the procedure was performed without valid consent. The family claims Stegemann, who had stage 4 stomach cancer, had previously rejected MAiD due to her Christian beliefs and expressed a desire to die naturally. They further allege that Stegemann suffered from cognitive impairments that rendered her unable to make such a ~~decision and~~ decision, noting that ~~medical practitioners used vague language~~ during a cognitive test, she was unable to ~~avoid discussing death directly.~~ answer basic questions, such as identifying which of her siblings were still living. Following these allegations, Canadian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the death. The investigation aims to determine if the procedure was lawful, particularly in light of claims that Stegemann appeared unresponsive during consent attempts and that the medical assessment occurred while her family was ~~away.~~ away on vacation. The family has also raised concerns regarding the validity of signed consent forms, which they have not seen, and reported complications during the procedure, including a botched attempt to connect an IV.

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