On End-of-Life Reform

Symposium of the Center for Standards, Science, and Technology at the Institute of Legal and Philosophical Sciences (Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne University).

For many years now, the right to die with dignity has been at the heart of a societal debate currently unfolding in Parliament, where two bills have been hotly debated: one led to the passage of the law of May 26, aimed at guaranteeing equal access for all to palliative care and support, while the other concerns the right to assisted dying and is expected to be adopted imminently, despite opposition from the Senate. These bills raise hopes for improved end-of-life care and support in cases of intractable suffering and/or particularly severe disabilities; but they also raise concerns about the risks of abuse and the trade-offs that might arise between palliative care—the availability and quality of which depend on significant investment—and assisted dying, for which equal access would be guaranteed.

This conference is structured around four major themes in a relatively chronological order. The day will begin with a discussion of how to plan for end-of-life care decisions, followed by an examination of the potential issues surrounding the coordination—or even the choice—between palliative care and assisted dying. The afternoon will begin with a discussion of the specific situation of vulnerable individuals before addressing the issue of litigation surrounding end-of-life care.

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https://isjps.pantheonsorbonne.fr/evenements/autour-de-la-reforme-de-la…