Okay.
It all really depends on the progression of the disease. Ms. Vien asked why I felt ill at ease, and that's why. What's involved is determining the appropriate moment ahead of time, without altogether understanding the course of the disease. There are various possible scenarios, and suffering is one of the factors on which I have trouble taking a position
When a person assesses suffering ahead of time, it's the person in the present who is making a decision about the person of the future. There is abundant scholarly literature on that subject. Has the person undergone a change in identity or not?
When someone does not appear to be suffering, it's difficult to determine the right moment to provide medical assistance in dying legally, while complying with our moral, professional, and ethical obligations as caregivers. The assessment of suffering is therefore something that requires in‑depth consideration.