Thank you to our witnesses for your insights, which are very important for this really serious discussion about mature minors.
As a parent, I can't even imagine being in a position to have to consider such a decision, even with a very mature child. A parent should not have to bury their child. It's such a heavy topic for us. Thank you for your insights.
My questions are for Dr. Zlotnik Shaul.
The committee heard from a number of witnesses who were concerned about how social factors such as poverty, stigma, abuse and the lack of access to care might affect minors' decision-making about MAID.
In your view, how do social factors affect a minor's decisional capacity and/or the decision-making process?