When I hear that there is a lack of consensus in the medical community about the irremediable nature of certain mental illnesses, that gives me real cause for concern
Expressing concern over mental illness eligibility for assisted dying.
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While there is not a perfect consensus on this issue, we believe this is the correct approach at this particular time
There was a significant canvassing of opinions… and we felt confident that we were in a position to make a decision without simply kicking the can down the road.
Advance requests would allow people at risk of losing their decision-making capacity to live out their remaining years, rather than being put in a position where they fear they have to take that decision prematurely.
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