Euthanasia law 'premature' as Malta’s palliative care is lacking, doctors warn

Euthanasia law 'premature' as Malta’s palliative care is lacking, doctors warn

Legalising euthanasia in Malta at this stage is premature, as end-of-life care in Malta is not good enough, the Medical Association of Malta said.“No patient should be placed in a position where assisted voluntary euthanasia feels like the only option due to inadequate symptom control or lack of support,” the doctors’ union said.“MAM remains committed...

During the Sibt il-Punt Programme, the recently released public consultation document on assisted voluntary euthanasia was discussed, with the participation of Architect Daniel Micallef and Doctor Jan Chircop who were part of a committee that drafted this document.     ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE Architect Daniel Micallef said that in the Labour Party’s electoral manifesto there is black and white that a discussion on this subject should b…

‘Not Ready’: Malta’s Medical Association Warns Against Rushed Legalisation Of Euthanasia

Malta needs to reform its end-of-life care before it legalises euthanasia, the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) said. While MAM welcomed the government’s decision to launch a public consultation on the complex and emotionally charged issue, it expressed serious concern over the lack of safeguards, operational clarity, and the current state of Malta’s end-of-life care. “Without universal access to effective symptom management, psychological sup…

Assisted Dying Bill doesn’t provide any safeguards

Further to recent correspondence from Mr Kevin Hollinrake and Mr Aldous Ball, I would agree that Mr Hollinrake has made efforts in recent months to…

What is the report of doctors on the issue of the end of life, who will be at the forefront of the future law, which will be voted on in the National Assembly at the end of May?