San Marino debates end-of-life legislation

The Grand and General Council of San Marino is set to debate a significant bill regarding end-of-life decisions. The legislation has reached its second reading and addresses complex issues including informed consent, advance healthcare directives, and palliative care.

Proposed by the Emma Rossi Association, the bill emphasizes the principle that no medical treatment should be initiated or continued without the free and informed consent of the individual. It also focuses on the importance of palliative care and supporting the sick. The debate centers on the right to self-determination and how to honor a patient's wishes when they are no longer able to communicate.