Medical assistance in dying is NOT "assisted suicide".  As a psychiatric nurse for many years, I can tell you there is a difference. Suicide by an individual is a completely different act--private, alone, usually out of desperation or psychosis, and generally because of the lack of timely care and support. Conversely, those who wish to end their lives with medical intervention receive thorough assessments, discussions about palliative care, and thoughtful, caring support to arrive at their ultimate decision.

And I wonder why the discussion of "Assisted Suicide"  (when the term is not much in use anymore in this context)  is coupled with the notion of savings to the health care system. Rather sensational, I think.