Show Notes
On October 17th New Zealanders will hit the polls to vote on the End of Life Choice Act. If passed this referendum will represent a significant change to life, and how ends, as we currently know it. This episode features Dr Miguel Ricou, a Portuguese clinical psychologist that has specialist knowledge in ethics and euthanasia.
This episode has not been produced from the 'yes' or 'no' camp. It is a balanced discussion that raises key issues New Zealanders should clearly think through before they vote.
It's encouraged that you read through a summary of the Act before you listen to this episode: https://www.referendums.govt.nz/endoflifechoice/summary.html
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