“Laws have to be designed to work safely in the real world,” writes Baroness Finlay in The Times In an … Read More
This is not what the debate is about.
Joan Bakewell is confusing end-of-life with ending-life decisions Every patient has the right to refuse medical treatment, even if the … Read More
The Liverpool Care Pathway – what are we to make of the controversy?
Press stories can be helpful in raising awareness that something may be wrong. But, unless they are followed up with … Read More
Nursing is a privilege, not just a tick in a box.
“We need to embed a culture of compassionate, hands-on care in nursing if we are to prevent another Mid Staffs”. … Read More
Only 20 per cent of doctors would perform euthanasia if legal, poll finds.
“Only one in five doctors surveyed by the Canadian Medical Association said they would be willing to perform euthanasia if … Read More
GMC: Guidance relating to encouraging or assisting suicide.
The General Medical Council, which regulates medical practice in the UK, has published guidance for the Investigation Committee and for … Read More
GMC: When a patient seeks advice or information about assistance to die.
GMC Guidance to doctors on patient requests for assisted suicide The General Medical Council, which regulates medical practice in the UK, … Read More
Baroness Neuberger to investigate claims on care for dying patients.
Care Services Minister, Norman Lamb, appoints Peer to carry out a review of the Liverpool Care Pathway after months of … Read More
NHS: Liverpool Care Pathway
In an oral answer to Baroness Knight of Collingtree, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department of Health announces … Read More
The Liverpool Care Pathway to dignity in death.
“My grandfather’s lingering demise shows why we need protocols for palliative care”. Dr Max Pemberton recalls his grandfather’s experience of … Read More