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Doctors and charities lobby for safeguards after MPs back assisted dying


Published on 2024-11-30 13:00:32 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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The article from The Telegraph, published on November 30, 2024, discusses the ongoing debate around assisted dying in the UK. Doctors and various charities are actively lobbying for stringent safeguards to be put in place should the law change to allow assisted dying. The push for these safeguards comes in response to concerns about potential abuse, coercion, and the need to protect vulnerable individuals. Key points include the establishment of rigorous eligibility criteria, mandatory waiting periods, and the requirement for multiple medical opinions to confirm a patient's decision. There's also a call for comprehensive support for palliative care to ensure that patients have alternatives to ending their lives. The debate reflects a broader societal discussion on autonomy, dignity in death, and the ethical implications of legalizing assisted dying.

Read the Full The Daily Telegraph Article at:
[ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/30/doctors-and-charities-lobby-for-safeguards-assisted-dying/ ]