Dr. Caroline Robins:

I concur with what Dr. McAllister said. From a human point of view, from my side, I feel like I have three personalities. The human side is that I have looked after some of these patients for 20 years and I have a deep care for them. The scheme as a whole is a good idea. I come from a country that at this very moment is looking to try to implement an adult scheme like this. It is, therefore, watching us with avid interest.

From a clinician's point of view, I find myself exasperated that I cannot offer my patients basic care. It is fundamentally inhumane at times and I feel very bad about that. Then, from the horrible part as a business owner, it is incredibly hard for me to persist with this scheme as it stands. I do not like to say that. It is like the elephant in the room but that is a sad reality. We owe these people a lot, however, and I am hoping. I thank the committee for having us today. It has been really nice to be able to air how we find it and how we feel, and perhaps, give members a better insight into what our day-to-day is like.