The article discusses the significant concerns raised by over 1,000 doctors regarding the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would permit terminally ill patients to end their lives after a six-month diagnosis. As the vote approaches, these medical professionals warn that the bill could pose serious risks to both patients and the healthcare workforce. They express disappointment over the lack of input from doctors and marginalized communities, calling for a more informed debate on end-of-life care while highlighting the bill's potential to widen inequalities.
More than 1,000 doctors have urged MPs to vote against the assisted dying bill, labeling it a threat to patients and the medical workforce's safety.
The doctors emphasized that while debate on end of life care is necessary, insufficient evidence has been provided from healthcare professionals and marginalized groups.
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