Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker is focusing on the deliberation of the amendment to the Health Services Organization Act (regarding the end-of-life declaration), seeking clarity both in the technical implementation of the law and in international best practices. The political focus centers on procedural transparency and understanding the precedents upon which the law is based. The overall stance is more inquisitive and information-seeking, rather than supportive or confrontational.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of comparative law, referencing the practices of European countries and analytical materials from the Latvian Saeima. This expertise is evident in questions concerning the technical validity of end-of-life declarations of intent and their connection to making significant legal decisions (e.g., the presence of a notary).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the director and the minister directly. The rhetoric is question-oriented and analytical, focusing on facts and technical details (e.g., "What does this look like technically?"). Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to the submission of two structured questions to the minister during the first reading of the specific draft bill. Other public appearances or meetings are not reflected in the data.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is formal and constructive, manifesting in direct communication with the minister for the purpose of clarifying the details of the draft legislation. The speaker participates in the legislative process by submitting questions to ensure the clarity of the bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on Estonian legislation, but it includes a strong international comparison, referencing the practices of European countries and the analytical materials of the Latvian Saeima. The specific point of interest is whether Estonia has modeled its approach on any particular country.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the patient's end-of-life declaration of will (or advance directive), which is treated as a future-oriented existential choice. The focus is on the legal correctness and technical competence of this decision, comparing it to other important personal decisions (e.g., the requirement for a notary's presence).
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is exclusively on the processing of the Act Amending the Health Services Organization Act (604 SE). The speaker's role is to clarify the original sources of the draft bill and the details of technical implementation, operating as an information seeker and verifier.
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