Thank you, Mr. Cooper.
I think we're all aware that there is a hierarchy and a differential of expertise in the physician-patient relationship. It is actually addressed directly, as you mentioned, in the Victoria law in Australia.
We feel that it's important for patients to raise it, and if they do, for their questions regarding MAID to be addressed by all health care professionals and the issues explored, including their underlying suffering. They should be provided information or directed to someone who is able to provide that information.
We actually support and urge the federal government to reduce harm to vulnerable patients by including this in the current revisions to the Canadian MAID legislation.