A PAS law along the lines of Oregon’s ‘Death with Dignity Act’ could be expected to result in nearly 2,500 … Read More
Worcestershire man with MND does not support a change in the law.
John King is ready to die and has opted to have his treatment withdrawn Ludlow and Tenbury Wells Advertiser has … Read More
The RCP consults on physician assisted suicide: What do the papers have to say?
Here are some press highlights before the consultation closes tomorrow In an article on January 24th, we wrote about the current consultation … Read More
A travesty of a consultation.
The Royal College of Physicians needs to focus on its role of supporting clinical excellence and not allow itself to … Read More
Twenty years of physician-assisted suicide in Oregon.
A critical analysis of claims that Oregon’s PAS law is “safe and effective” and represents “safe and trusted medical practice”. … Read More
Legalising ‘assisted dying’ would have been putting the cart before the horse.
Guernsey has focused on care of the dying rather than on giving them help with suicide The States of Guernsey, … Read More
Analysis of New Zealand End of Life Choice Bill.
Living and Dying Well submits evidence to the Justice Committee of the NZ Parliament for its examination of David Seymour’s … Read More
New Zealand Medical Association opposed to ‘Assisted Dying’.
“Acting with the primary intention to bring about death cannot be reconciled with the core medical ethical principles of beneficence … Read More
No decision about me without me.
If ‘assisted dying’ is a matter for society and not for the medical profession, it is society, through the courts, … Read More
Who speaks for British doctors?
The BMJ’s one-sided coverage of a complex subject is as sad as it is predictable Senior palliative care doctors have … Read More