No insurance issues in end of life referendum

No insurance issues in end of life referendum
Paul McBeth
One of the lesser understood facts about David Seymour’s law to allow assisted dying is how narrow it is.The choice will only be available for people with a terminal illness that’s likely to end their life in six months, and in an advanced state of state of irreversible decline and experiencing unbearable suffering. They also have to be competent to make an informed choice, and can’t suffer from any mental illness, disability, or be of an advanced age.Seymour initially wanted broader coverage to include people with a grie...

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