Assisted suicide should be legalized
Quebec should legalize assisted suicide, provided that the "physician assisted dying" is rigorously framed and exercised as a result of a free and informed request of the patient.
This is the conclusion of the special commission "Dying with Dignity." The Commission announced the results of its work on Thursday morning at the National Assembly, after two years of work and reflection. She goes from 24 unanimous recommendations, including amending relevant laws.
"We are convinced that Quebec society wants this change. We concluded that we must acquiesce to requests for assistance to die in specific circumstances. A new option is indeed necessary in the continuum of care at the end of life as palliative care can relieve all the physical and psychological suffering of sick people, "reads the report.
"The aid consists of an act done by a doctor in a medical context, following a free and informed request made by the patient herself. This change is needed because it will allow the dead and softer for a more serene life, including people who will never have recourse to medical help to die, but know that this option exists, if ever their suffering becomes intolerable. "
The report's authors were also inspired by experiences abroad. Thus, they say they have insurance, study support, that "physician assisted dying will not cause harm to those most vulnerable, since it is possible to properly identify the mark and to avoid risk of abuse. "
The Commission members, from all political parties represented in the National Assembly, also recommend that the Department of Health and Social Services Development of palliative care in Quebec. They also suggested providing training in palliative care to all stakeholders in the health system and invest in research.
This is the conclusion of the special commission "Dying with Dignity." The Commission announced the results of its work on Thursday morning at the National Assembly, after two years of work and reflection. She goes from 24 unanimous recommendations, including amending relevant laws.
"We are convinced that Quebec society wants this change. We concluded that we must acquiesce to requests for assistance to die in specific circumstances. A new option is indeed necessary in the continuum of care at the end of life as palliative care can relieve all the physical and psychological suffering of sick people, "reads the report.
"The aid consists of an act done by a doctor in a medical context, following a free and informed request made by the patient herself. This change is needed because it will allow the dead and softer for a more serene life, including people who will never have recourse to medical help to die, but know that this option exists, if ever their suffering becomes intolerable. "
The report's authors were also inspired by experiences abroad. Thus, they say they have insurance, study support, that "physician assisted dying will not cause harm to those most vulnerable, since it is possible to properly identify the mark and to avoid risk of abuse. "
The Commission members, from all political parties represented in the National Assembly, also recommend that the Department of Health and Social Services Development of palliative care in Quebec. They also suggested providing training in palliative care to all stakeholders in the health system and invest in research.
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