Wow! They've thrown it out!

Disregarding religious views, and the views of the sick person, I've always thought it was wrong for the medical profession to have to be involved in this. Even marginally.
I believe doctors still take the Hypocratic oath , to preserve life.

Yes, I agree with whoever posted on another thread that they're playing safe because they really don't want to have to do all the work involved, and some are scared of a backlash and how it might affect their careers.

It seems to me there hasn't been anything like enough background work done by MPs to have a full and considered debate on this. Although I understand the issues as someone who was heavily involved in trying to formulate Living Will policies for the NHs with no agreed outcome after long and protracted patient and clinician consultations I do realise the complexity requires a lot more work to be done on how this can be operationalised for the safety of all concerned.

Sorry about double post

It's very disappointing

It is a tricky problem. I can see both sides of the argument which have been so well thrashed out. However there can come a time when things get so desperate than any one of us may wish to seek help. My Dad was 94 and dying of cancer. He asked every single medic to help him die with of course no joy. I could not of helped him but he lived with daily indignity he didn't deserve. Still bright and very pragmatic. Such a sadness. I would prefer to go ' with a bang not a whimper.'

Disappointed

I'm appalled

I'm saddened.

I'm pleased!

I am quite upset by that!