Assisted Dying and Suicide: The UK House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee Report
Description
This report by the UK House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee examines assisted dying/suicide (AD/AS), exploring the current legal framework in England and Wales, and reviewing international experiences. The report investigates access to palliative care, considers the Government's neutral stance on legalisation, and analyses the views of various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and advocacy groups. It also examines the challenges of capacity assessment and safeguards to prevent coercion, comparing different jurisdictions' approaches and highlighting concerns regarding potential negative impacts on vulnerable groups. The report concludes with recommendations for improving palliative care access and funding in the UK.
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