Agenda Profile: Priit Sibul
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is nuanced and values-driven. Although the speaker supports the bill's objective of making the patient’s free will accessible to healthcare professionals, they oppose the bill due to the associated risks related to assisted suicide and euthanasia. In the final vote, the position is one of non-support, yet the speaker will not vote against it either, emphasizing that they do not deem the bill in its current form reasonable or necessary.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in healthcare law and practical issues, referencing the possibilities for expressing the patient's free will under the Law of Obligations Act. He/She emphasizes the technical concern that the declaration of intent may not be accessible to healthcare professionals, and criticizes the implementation aspect of the draft bill due to the ambiguity surrounding the simple written form.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is measured and analytical, focusing on the logical evaluation of the bill’s merits and shortcomings. He adopts a cautious tone, warning about the dangers of shifting boundaries ("we don't know when, where, or who will be able to draw the line"). To emphasize the ambiguities, rhetorical questions are posed regarding the clarity of a simple written declaration of intent.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the bill's broader consequences, warning that it could open the door to issues surrounding assisted suicide and euthanasia. The bill's flawed implementation is also being criticized, particularly the vague simple written form and the possibility that the declaration of intent might include elements that the doctor is not required to consider.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker referred back to the previous speaker, confirming that they share the concern regarding the issues associated with the draft bill (specifically euthanasia). Their final position on ethical questions is independent and uncompromising: they do not support the bill, but they will also not vote against it.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues centers on the ethical boundaries within healthcare, especially regarding advance directives and their potential connection to assisted suicide and euthanasia. The speaker strongly emphasizes the need for caution when altering these boundaries and values clarity in the regulation of end-of-life decisions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on an amendment to the Health Services Organization Act regarding the accessibility of a patient's declaration of will to healthcare professionals. The speaker serves as a critical assessor of the draft legislation, supporting the overall objective (improving accessibility) but opposing the measure due to the flawed nature of the project and the associated ethical risks.
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