So again you have a mindset that sees them as being in conflict. Essentially, in your opinion, if someone requests medical assistance in dying, it's because they haven't received good palliative care, and palliative care is the only solution for dying with dignity. We understand.
Dr. Naud, the committee will have to decide whether or not to recommend a change to the Criminal Code to expand access to medical assistance in dying. However, before authorizing it for persons with dementia, for example, Parliament would have to be satisfied that it is possible to establish guidelines to ensure that the patient's freedom of choice is respected.
Could you talk to us about these guidelines?