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From the archive: Death on demand: has euthanasia gone too far?

From the archive: Death on demand: has euthanasia gone too far?

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2019: Countries around the world are making it easier to choose the time and manner of your death. But doctors in the world’s euthanasia capital are starting to worry about the consequences. By Christopher de Bellaigue. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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From the archive: Death on demand: has euthanasia gone too far?

From the archive: Death on demand: has euthanasia gone too far?

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