Assisted dying

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sweetpea

Yes, I agree with Bridie22 but why should MPs get a vote, surely it should be taken by us all?

As in a referendum?
I don’t think so, I mean there was a total circus during the last referendum with lies and propaganda being put out there as facts, imagine how nasty it could get with those pro assisted dying going head to head with those against it.
MPs will weigh up all arguments and there will be a paper produced outlining the legal ramifications. Sometimes everybody and their uncle jumping on board doesn’t help.

Medical assistance in dying (M.A.I.D) is lawful here in Canada. I had a close friend who opted for M.A.I.D. She had lived with a chronic illness since childhood which worsened over the years, requiring spells in hospital. She had lived a happy and independent life and always maintained she would never go into a residential home. At 82 years old her condition worsened and she landed up in hospital. Very frail but totally "with it" mentally. She had reached the stage where independent living wasn't possible and said, "CocoPops, I can't look after myself anymore more. I want M.A.I.D." (She had been considering M.A.I.D. for 3 months.) Once the arrangements were made, she was relaxed, seemed happy and
my good friend died at a time of her choosing with her family at the bedside.Of course I was devastated but grateful she had the choice.

MissInterpreted

I am absolutely in favour of it. Yes, safeguards would be needed to protect the vulnerable, but we should all have the right to die with dignity. We don't let our beloved pets linger on in suffering, so why should humans have to?

Humans are articulate and able to communicate their wishes, animals cannot, therefore owners go on vets advice…

I am absolutely in favour of it. Yes, safeguards would be needed to protect the vulnerable, but we should all have the right to die with dignity. We don't let our beloved pets linger on in suffering, so why should humans have to?

Yes, I agree with Bridie22 but why should MPs get a vote, surely it should be taken by us all?

Bridie22

I support assisted dying, but strong safeguards must be put in place before it is passed into law.

You’ve said it for me.

I’m in favour of choice at the end of life but also have concerns that some could be coerced. Safeguards would need to be put in place.

I read that in one country where there is choice - I think Canada was mentioned - where the means to end one’s life was made available, in the end up to 60% did not take that option.

I think the option should be there.

It will pass into law and be a disaster for vulnerable people.

I support assisted dying, but strong safeguards must be put in place before it is passed into law.

Excellent end of life care should be routinely accessible to all.

I have concerns around coercion.