Today the British Medical Association voted to abandon its traditional opposition to assisted dying – a euphemism for assisted suicide … Read More
Briefing for Doctors: Assisted Dying and Medical Practice
Assisted Dying legislation has enormous impacts for medical practice. A great responsibility rests on the shoulders of those attending the … Read More
Assisting Suicide – Is this really a role for Doctors?
Next summer at its annual conference the British Medical Association will consider whether it should maintain its opposition to what … Read More
Caring for your dying relative at home with Covid-19.
A practical guide for caring for your dying loved ones. Ilora Finlay, supporter and board member at Living and Dying … Read More
Royal College of Physicians clarifies it does not support ‘assisted dying’.
The RCP has made clear in a statement that it does not support a change in the law The Royal … Read More
Facing Facts: Why Assisted Suicide is Not a Job for Doctors.
A critical examination of how people really die in the UK . In September this year, the campaign group Dignity … Read More
Result of the RCP consultation on assisted suicide cannot be taken seriously, say peers.
The Royal College pf Physicians has adopted a position of neutrality on physician assisted suicide. The Royal College of Physicians … 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John King is ready to die and has opted to have his treatment withdrawn Ludlow and Tenbury Wells Advertiser has … Read More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