Bill lodged to remove six month prognosis criteria for euthanasia
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Todd Stephenson released:
ACT MP Todd Stephenson has lodged a member’s bill in Parliament’s ballot to extend eligibility for End of Life Choice services.
The End of Life Choice (Extended Eligibility) Amendment Bill removes the requirement for a terminally ill person to demonstrate a six-month prognosis, while retaining all other safeguards. …
This means the criteria would then be:
- is aged 18 years or over
- is in an advanced state of irreversible decline in physical capability
- experiences unbearable suffering that cannot be relieved in a manner that the person considers tolerable
- is competent to make an informed decision about assisted dying.
I’m in favour.
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