End of life: “Politicians must take their courage in both hands” for the ADMD delegate in Moselle

The text began to be studied by the deputies last June before the dissolution. Seven months later, the bill on assisted dying will return to the National Assembly on January 27. “We are more than ready” says Véronique Mathieu, delegate for Moselle of the association for the right to die with dignity (ADMD) which has been waiting for new legislation for years. It would allow patients suffering from incurable diseases, under conditions, to have access to a assistance in dying, euthanasia or assisted suicide.

“We are full of hope to help suffering patients“, continues the ADMD57 delegate. One question remains: what text will be studied from the start of next year? That of Olivier Falorni co-signed by 220 parliamentarians which had already started to be studied or a new new bill? “The first one suits usexplains Véronique Mathieu. It has already been amended with positive changes to the terms to broaden the access criteria. It is a text which allows patients to decide on their end of life, while remaining favorable to doctors' right of conscience.“who can refuse to provide assisted dying.

“There's there is an urgent need to legislate, for the ADMD delegate in Moselle, because France is very late. We let suffering patients go and die in another country, in Belgium, Luxembourg or Switzerland. This is unacceptable, politicians must take their responsibilities“. This bill, if passed, could come into force within two years. It should also allow a better access to palliative care. Only 20 beds are equipped in Moselle.