David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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Fine. Dr. Chochinov may be able to answer this next question. I thank him for his testimony as well. He put forward a proposition that we can remove assisted dying from the medical model. If I am right, and Dr. Chochinov may correct me if I am wrong, he seemed to put forward a proposition that we can have a distinct new professional role. Is that correct? Even if we were to put such a model in place, is it really possible to insulate medicate professionals, particularly in early stages where their judgment would be needed on some level? I put that question to Dr. Chochinov.