Yes, absolutely. I would agree. It feels silly to have to say that, but if that's the question, I absolutely agree. I question the ethics of it and even the legality of it.
I am not in any way well versed in MAID as a topic, but in preparation for today's testimony, I did some basic research. My understanding is that the only person who is qualified to discuss MAID is a primary care provider, meaning a physician, a nurse or a psychiatrist. It seems to me that a case manager would not fit that definition, so I don't understand how or why this would be discussed by a case manager with a veteran.
Even more troubling, from Mr. Meincke's testimony, is the idea that the case manager said now they are looking after the surviving spouse and child. It almost seems to incentivize the idea of medically assisted suicide, which is completely unthinkable.