Assisted dying bill vote
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Family doctors in England are deeply divided on the issue of assisted dying, BBC research on plans to legalise the practice suggests. The findings give a unique insight into how strongly many GPs feel about the proposed new law - and highlight how personal beliefs and experiences are shaping doctors' views on the issue.
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inews.co.uk on MSNAssisted dying law in jeopardy after voters complain 'Labour is trying to kill me off'The amendments MPs are backing include a ban on doctors broaching the subject of assisted dying with patients, as suggested by Labour MP Meg Hillier, and creating a special provision for eating disorders like anorexia, which some fear could be mistakenly classified as terminal.
Kim Leadbeater said she had heard arguments to strengthen end of life care in her assisted dying bill amid concerns from MPs and campaigners about unequal access to palliative care
Here, three doctors - Abdul Farooq, Susi Caesar and Gurpreet Khaira, who all have a different view on assisted dying - tell us how they feel about the proposals. Dr Abdul Farooq is 28 and relatively new to his career as a GP.
Almost six months after MPs backed the principle of assisted dying, the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill – sponsored by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater – is set to return to the House of Commons chamber on May 16 to undergo further debate.
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