Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Yes, but only after a psychological examination has been conducted to show they understand their choice as well as the fact that they will not survive their illness.

If it is the person who wants it and is not forced by anyone because it their choice but like I said I am against taking lives I will try to convince to live

it should depend on the person and there choices. for me it is wrong because ther is still a chance of recovery

yes but only if there are fully awear of the coniquenis, they are in the right mental state, there are singed documents and if it is there choice

Yes but only if there is no chance to survive the illness and after a psychological evaluation proving they understand their choice and are of sound mind.

Yes, and amend the incorrect description to this question to note that medically assisted suicide is legal in the state of Victoria under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017).

I don't feel knowledgable enough to answer this question

Yes, it is not my decision for them to end their lives

Yes, but only patients are allowed to end their life due to illness and have to go through a psychological examination to understand the patient's choice.

in specific circumstances: if the patient is in pain and if prolonging there life will cause more pain and suffering then yes but if the person isn't in pain or there not going to die anytime soon then ABSOLUTELY NO!..

yes, if there's no chance of surviving, they fully understand their choice, and dying would lead to a more painful death than assisted suicide

Yes, but it should be an absolute final resort when all options are exhausted and the patient 100% confirms and consents.

No, they can suffer and be tested on in government labs

They should either way

Yes, provided that there is no chance to survive after all avenue have been exhausted and the family of the ill patient have been counselled and have come to an acceptance/approval to the ill patient's situation and they are not going to profit from the situation.

No, unless they have are in extreme pain, have seen multiple therapists, and fully understand the choice

This is very situational. My only opinion is that as long as theyre truly happy to do so.

If they have no chance of surviving and go through the psychological examination.

Yes, but only if they give consent

i am pualine hasnen

Yes but only if they have had a psychological examination, do not have any chance of surviving and have a painless death.

No it goes against God

No, but yes in the most painful of circumstances

No; assisted suicide is a permanent decision, which places already vulnerable individuals; the elderly, terminally ill, mentally ill, disabled and others, in a situation to be exploited, and denies one the ability to live their life fully, in whatever stage of life they may be; increases in government funding and investment into palliative care, psychiatric care, general practice and healthcare overall are needed.

People who are terminal or severely debilitated should be able to be as comfortable as needed reguardless if the medication may shorten there life span

If they have only a few days left to live and they understand the choice they’re making then they should be free to end their own lives. This should remain exactly like this and not differ, as there should be no other reason for a population decline as they struggle and no incentive to cause this (even then, consequences for products that could make you terminally ill could be incentivised, e.g. cigarettes, chemicals, etc)

We should be increasing supports to ill people to meet all their needs, so that dying isnt a more viable option to them than living.

Yes but government should do everything possible to fix structural and quality of life issues beforehand, so no one is dying just because they can't get accessible house (as seen in Canada this year).

Discussion with patient/ resident family and Dr to make decision

Not easily answered.

Yes, and so should those with permanent disability that impedes quality of life

Yes, but only if there is no chance to survive certain illnesses such as terminal cancer, and they will like be in tremendous physical pain

They should be allowed enough medication to cover the pain, even if it means that they stop breathing.

Once they have had emotion support to know they are not a ‘burden’

These two options should be combined: Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness & Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice.

Yes, so long as medical professionals can object and are not actively involved or administering the lethal drugs.

Yes and be included in a "living will" as an option

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness and only after a psychological examination to understand they fully understand this choice.

Yes, if they've been able to access correct care. Including accessible housing, and comfort care

Yes, with proper protocols and healthcare input

Only after ongoing psychological examination for a minimum of six months and a review of family intentions

No that's against God

Yes, but only if they agree to donate their organs

Yes, but only if the patient has had full access to health facilities and has not been economically restricted on accessing medical support.

I support palliative care

If there is no chance of survival and they are shown they fully understand

Yes but only after careful consideration, with a contingency that if assisted suicide is granted and patient is deemed criminal or suspect to any outstanding bf crimes then a relative must sign agreement prior to death that they agree to inherit any sentencing or debts incurred by patient making request

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive the illness and after a psychological examination

Yes, but only if there is no chance that they will survive their illness and after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice.

yes after a psychological examination is done so they fully understand their choice and if there is no chance they can survive their illness without pain.

If they agree to it and have a chance to say goodbye, as well as there is defiantly no way they can heal from it. They get to choose, not the doctor

If the pain becomes unbearable and treatment isn’t helping mitigate the pain, then patients should be allowed to end their lives.

No. They should have extra life support. They need us as much as we need them.

Establish a joint committee into resolving the debate of euthanasia in australia

should be able to refuse life support and legalise euthanasia

No only God takes life

Only after 2 years of psychological examination and the results are confirmed by a panel of experts, including a lawyer and someone to ensure the individual is not being abused.

Only in the circumstance that the patient is in pain and also 100% guaranteed to die.

Yes, but only if they are in pain and their quality of life is significantly reduced

Yes, after a full psych evaluation to show they completely understand the procedure and their decision and their illness shows no signs of survival. The patient should be the one to make the decision not the family members

Peoples lives are their own and it is entirely their decision what they do with it and how they end it. So i believe they should be allowed to with or without assistence.

Hippity hoppoty your life isn’t your property

The government should have no say in it.

Yes if the situation is very bad and very painful

Yes, only if there is no chance they will survive the illness and after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

that's not for us to make that is their choice of what they end up doing with their life. i mean that respectfully

Yes, anyone should be able to end their own life for any reason.

Yes, but there should be a commission to ensure that the government is not prioritising MAiD as a low cost alternative to social welfare programs

Yes depending on their age

Only if the is no chance of recovery and they are not forces or coerced into taking that decision.

yes terminally ill patients should be allowed to end their lives via medical assistance and stop calling it assisted suicide

Yes, this should be available to the general public who suffer severe mental issues as well

Yes, but religious hospitals should not be forced to give this treatment.

Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice. Unless it's a mental condition such as dementia where the patient cannot consent, pass the right to the family who will still be evaluated on the severity of the decision

How might cultural or religious backgrounds shape one's opinion on whether assisted suicide should be a personal choice?

What are the potential societal implications of legalizing assisted suicide for those who are terminally ill?

What are your thoughts on the balance between the sanctity of life and alleviating unbearable suffering when no cure is available?

If a friend were suffering terminally, what advice would you give them about the choices they have at the end of their life?

Do you think that pain and the right to avoid it should factor into the legalization of assisted death for terminally ill patients?

How might your personal values or beliefs influence your stance on whether individuals should have autonomy over their own life and death?

What do you think about the idea of having the right to choose how one's life ends, especially in cases of extreme, untreatable pain?

How would you feel if you had the power to end a loved one's suffering through a decision, knowing their condition is irreversible?

Can you imagine a situation where ending one's own life might feel like an act of compassion rather than a crime?

If you were to put yourself in the shoes of someone with a terminal illness, how might your perspective on assisted suicide change?