魁北克验尸官敦促为死亡病人的医疗援助提供更好的心理健康支持。 Quebec coroner urges better mental health support for medical aid in dying patients.

一名魁北克验尸官建议增加对死亡后寻求医疗援助的个人的精神健康支助,并列举了对目前心理评估和支助系统是否充分的关切。 A Quebec coroner has recommended increased mental health support for individuals seeking medical assistance in dying, citing concerns about the adequacy of current psychological evaluations and support systems. 这项呼吁是在对发现在评估心理健康需求方面存在差距的案件进行审查之后发出的,强调确保作出知情、富有同情心的决定的重要性。 The call comes after a review of cases revealed gaps in assessing mental health needs, emphasizing the importance of ensuring informed, compassionate decisions. 建议敦促保健提供者加强心理健康评估,加强医务及福利署申请人获得护理的机会。 The recommendation urges healthcare providers to strengthen mental health assessments and access to care for MAID applicants.