Abstract
Canadian Federal and Ontario Provincial statutes are reviewed as they relate to suicide and attempted suicide. Issues addressed include involuntary committal to psychiatric facilities, death by suicide as a legal cause of action, insurance exclusionary clauses and coroner's inquests.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Canada
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Commitment of Mentally Ill / legislation & jurisprudence
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Coroners and Medical Examiners
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Female
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Humans
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Insurance, Life / legislation & jurisprudence
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Suicide / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Suicide, Attempted / legislation & jurisprudence*