Paragraph (a) of proposed subsection 241.2 (3) says that the “medical practitioner or nurse practitioner” needs to:
be of the opinion that the person meets all of the criteria set out in subsection (1)
I'm thinking that we need to strengthen this provision and that the person making that decision should have reasonable proof that the person meets all of the criteria set out in proposed subsection 241.2(1).
I think it's not unreasonable to have reasonable proof, rather than just an opinion. Anybody can have the opinion, but this puts in another check and balance and safeguard: to actually have proof in your hand that yes, the person does qualify, does meet all the criteria set out previously in this bill.
I think it's important. We have to put proper safeguards in here so that we protect vulnerable people.