Assisted Dying. For or against?

Yes.

Kali I found the site and have written my letter. Can’t print it off for some reason but hope it has been sent directly.

Well who are you going to get to do this. Glad I’m not in the NHS anymore.

As in abortion, it’s my understanding that anyone in the nhs who doesn’t agree with this, can opt out.

Good on you silverlining. Not sure about being sent directly- please check,

I have sent mine by post, from abroad, with hand-written envelope as I feel it makes it more likely it will be opened and read. I do hope they, or at least one, will respond. Will update you.

Lincslass, no-one in the NHS will have to do anything they don't approve and don't want to be part of. It is easy for someone to be given the 'potion' or a drip they have to self activate.

silverlining48

As in abortion, it’s my understanding that anyone in the nhs who doesn’t agree with this, can opt out.

Would think that would be quite a few then.

100% yes from me.

Yes from me, but with lots of safeguards.

Lincslass

silverlining48

As in abortion, it’s my understanding that anyone in the nhs who doesn’t agree with this, can opt out.

Would think that would be quite a few then.

If you worked in the NHS- you should know the realities of end of life care with some diseases. The huge majority of doctors I know are in favour or assisted dying- the BMA recent poll confirms that.

Did you read my post about process. Doctors will not be asked to euthanaze patients, but to allow them to do the deed for themselves, with the necessary assistance- and would no longer be prosecuted.

Definitely.

Absolutely yes

Doctors have always helped hasten the process, even with Royalty - for Centuries. But since Wakefield, good doctors have been terrified of being accused, if they upped the dosage or morphine in end of life care, and be prosecuted.

Yes, And a yes to euthanasia at a time of one's own choosing.

Framilode- agreed.

However, it is not a good idea to mix the two now. Thanks.

Again, if your would like to support and help by writing to a Lord- please join Dignity in Dying or The Humanist Society, and follow links/instructions. Or just do your own thing. All letters will contribute to making a difference.

I am very privileged- as I will have that choice. I sincerely feel that people in the UK should also have that privilege- and that is and when we return, we won't lose it.

I'm a Yes

Nearly a year ago New Zealand had a referendum on assisted dying. On 7 November this year it becomes legal for people with a terminal illness and who are suffering. Much thought has been given to shaping this law and the criteria are strict. No one other than the individual who requests an assisted death can give consent.

Against

Definitely for.

Kali2 But since Wakefield, good doctors have been terrified of being accused, if they upped the dosage or morphine in end of life care, and be prosecuted

Andrew Wakefield was the doctor involved in the MMR/autism scandal, but as far as I know, he didn’t actually murder anyone.

Are you thinking of Harold Shipman?

And it's a No from me.

For those in favour - who will do this deed for you?

No. Not against as many and as much painkillers as needed, which may have the same affect but not a deliberate ending of like. A matter of trust of the staff , the relatives who might stand to gain and just that the person who actually does it has taken a life.

Like = life

A definite Yes from me.

Definitely yes.

Yes