As has been stated innumerable times, these patients have already been assessed by at least one if not more psychiatrists. We can therefore presume that the patients eligible for MAID are suffering from a grievous illness. I would remind you that these are grievous and incurable illnesses. To require more assessments in a remote region, or even in a city, could create a barrier. Such an assessment would not provide any more information and would not make the process any more thorough.
On September 23rd, 2022. See this statement in context.