The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has formally opposed the assisted dying bill in England and Wales, articulating nine reasons for its stance. While the college claims neutrality on the principle of assisted dying, it argues that the current amendment fails to adequately integrate the role of psychiatrists, potentially reducing them to mere assessors of othersâ conclusions. This concern arises amidst a growing mental health crisis and highlights the importance of addressing depression and its treatment among terminally ill individuals to avoid hastening suicidal feelings without thorough psychiatric intervention.
Dr Trudi Seneviratne stated that the current bill undermines the role of psychiatrists, turning them into mere checkers of doctor conclusions instead of active care providers.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists emphasizes that the bill doesn't properly address the mental health needs of terminally ill patients, such as treatment for potential depression.
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