I think there is a risk of lack of confidence in the medical system, so they may not be as likely to reach out when they're in need. There's also the issue of suicide contagion, in terms of the quality of.... You know, we talk about assisted death being something that a person gives their consent to, and that there are safeguards around the consent, but the quality of that consent I think is jeopardized when there are issues of other people in the care home who may be committing suicide or having medical aid in dying. That kind of influence and culture within that care home then is affected.
I do see it affecting confidence levels. There is a certain amount of fear. Those put up barriers between seniors who need care and the people who should be providing it.