France’s parliament has approved a bill that would allow assisted dying for adults suffering from terminal illnesses, marking a major step toward changing the country’s approach to end-of-life care. The legislation would allow eligible patients to request a lethal substance, which could either be taken by the patient themselves or administered by a medical professional.

France's National Assembly is set to give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

France's National Assembly is set to give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark assisted dying bill, allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication under strict…

France has an increasingly aging population, with growing numbers of patients in the country who require care for chronic illnesses.