Summary
A new bill in England, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, is being discussed in Parliament. If passed, it will allow assisted dying for some terminally ill patients. Three GPs share their differing views on this topic.
Key Facts
- The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is currently being debated in the UK Parliament.
- Assisted dying would allow terminally ill patients to choose assistance in ending their own lives.
- Dr. Abdul Farooq, a GP, opposes the bill due to his religious beliefs and professional experiences.
- Dr. Farooq believes in improving end-of-life care instead of legalizing assisted dying.
- Dr. Susi Caesar, a GP with 30 years of experience, supports assisted dying, partly influenced by her late father's beliefs.
- More than 1,000 GPs in England have shared their opinions on this issue with BBC News.
- The bill would require doctors to predict if terminally ill patients will die within six months as part of the approval for assisted dying.
