Member

These amendments will not provide time for adjustment. People will be ushered down a rapid path and lost to their loved ones, whereas time and the provision of care and assistance will almost inevitably result in a decision to live to the end with dignity. The amendments impose time limits, which it seems must be met, yet a doctor may not be able to carry out that necessary first assessment within 24 hours and a second doctor may not be able to carry out a further assessment within another 24 hours, following the seven days for reflection. Can the proposers of these amendments explain whether personal navigators will be given some sort of coercive powers? The personal navigator will not be able to enforce compliance with these standards, unless there is a disregard for all the other professional commitments of those involved and for the consequential harm to other patients.