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When assisted suicide is legalised, development of palliative care stalls

When assisted suicide is legalised, development of palliative care stalls

Nov 3, 2021

Research published in the journal Palliative Medicine shows that palliative care development has stalled in countries where assisted suicide and euthanasia is legal. The study conducted by Natalia Arias-Casais and Colleagues analyses palliative care provision between...
Assisted Suicide is “not an instantly lethal injection, but an overdose of common drugs that can take hours or days to kill”

Assisted Suicide is “not an instantly lethal injection, but an overdose of common drugs that can take hours or days to kill”

Oct 30, 2021

In considering the legalisation of Assisted Suicide in Britain, it is not only the ethical implications of such legislation that must be considered but also the physical details of what it really means to be ‘assisted’ to die. In this regard, journalist...
Press Release: Outcome of the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill

Press Release: Outcome of the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill

Oct 22, 2021

The Assisted Dying Bill proceeded from its Second Reading in the House of Lords today – in spite of over 60 Peers speaking to oppose the Bill – as is convention. It is the accepted custom of the House of Lords for Bills to move to Committee Stage without a...
During the pandemic, Scotland has sought to protect the vulnerable. Legalising assisted suicide would destroy this legacy

During the pandemic, Scotland has sought to protect the vulnerable. Legalising assisted suicide would destroy this legacy

Mar 30, 2021

Author: Michael Veitch, Parliamentary Officer for CARE for Scotland.  There appears to be a near universal consensus that it is only a matter of time before The Scottish Parliament revives attempts to introduce physician-assisted suicide in Scotland. Previous attempts...
Latest Report reveals sharp rise in Oregon deaths from assisted suicide

Latest Report reveals sharp rise in Oregon deaths from assisted suicide

Mar 4, 2021

Sourced from: Living and Dying Well The Oregon Health Authority has published its latest report on the incidence and characteristics of deaths as a result of legalised assisted suicide – that is, as a result of taking lethal drugs supplied by doctors under...
Canadian hospice faces lay offs and eviction for refusing euthanasia

Canadian hospice faces lay offs and eviction for refusing euthanasia

Jan 11, 2021

Sourced from: Right to Life UK A Canadian hospice has said that it is being forced to lay off clinical staff and faces eviction because those operating the hospice have refused to participate in euthanasia of their patients. The 10-bed Irene Thomas Hospice...
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  • Press Release – House of Lords votes to reject proposals for Assisted Suicide
  • Assisted Suicide Deaths to be Investigated by Parliamentarians
  • When assisted suicide is legalised, development of palliative care stalls
  • Research finds participation in assisted suicide causes significant distress for clinicians
  • Study shows negative impact of MAID on palliative care in Canada
  • The myth of autonomy and assisted suicide
  • Assisted Suicide is “not an instantly lethal injection, but an overdose of common drugs that can take hours or days to kill”

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