Actually, it's required for alternatives to be presented (counselling, mental health and disability supports, community services, palliative care, offered consultations with relevant professionals). And both assessors must agree the person has seriously considered these options.
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[ 0.22 ms ] story [ 20.1 ms ] threadInteresting to consider how to properly draw the line on when to allow this.
It argues that psychological counseling should be a key step, and is not in Canada. If true, the point seems strong.
The authors are just being lazy.