The committee has made no recommendations in relation to screening.I would have concerns about people with high care needs feeling obligated to take the decision to end their own lives rather than be a burden on others. It should be possible to deal with that via a robust screening process.
Other than that, I think people should be able to die with dignity if they choose to.
I would have concerns about people with high care needs feeling obligated to take the decision to end their own lives rather than be a burden on others. It should be possible to deal with that via a robust screening process.
Other than that, I think people should be able to die with dignity if they choose to.
Can't people in those situations already choose to die?What if they have a non terminal illness or are depressed, should such people be given the assisted suicide option?
As expected.If brought into law, you will see a quick slide (maybe 5 to 7 years) to situations where children and those with mental illness are euthanized (Belgium) and army veterans are offered it to address PTSD conditions (Canada - link below).
Most professionals in palliative care are strongly opposed to it. No doubt the first three-year review would examine the issue of conscientious objection in a manner similar to the abortion review. Palliative care would likely suffer accordingly.
Canadian veterans were offered assisted suicide in five instances, committee hears
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