Tag: End-of-life care options
Assisted Dying Debate in Commons: Intelligent Vote Analysis by John Crace
The debate on assisted dying in the Commons was a rare moment of intelligent discussion and respectful disagreement. MPs from all sides listened attentively as the private member's bill to legalize assisted dying for...
Starmer wins on assisted dying vote, but not credited
The recent vote on assisted dying saw Sir Keir Starmer's support for Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's bill, along with a majority of Labour MPs. This historic vote has significant implications for the country, but...
Legalising Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill: Safest Choice, Says MP
Legalizing Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill: A Controversial DebateA bill proposing the legalization of assisted dying for mentally competent adults with a life expectancy of six months or less has sparked a heated...
Support Assisted Dying Bill: MPs Who Are Also Medics Advocate for End-of-Life Choice
A group of MPs, who are also practicing medics and former NHS staff, are advocating for the support of the assisted dying bill. These MPs, including two GPs and two surgeons, have penned a...
Assisted Dying: Reader Debate on Dignified End or Slippery Slope
Assisted Dying: Reader Debate on Dignified End or Slippery SlopeThe assisted dying debate continues to spark discussions and raise important questions about quality of life, autonomy, and ethical considerations. Recently, a retired RAF engineer,...