A new bill in England and Wales aims to regulate how doctors discuss assisted dying with terminally ill patients. Proposed amendments by Kim Leadbeater mandate that doctors must first offer detailed information about palliative care and other support options before introducing the topic of assisted dying. These changes are designed to protect patients from coercion and ensure they understand their mental capacity. The British Medical Association has voiced concerns over restrictions that would limit doctors' ability to discuss this option, emphasizing the importance of patient privacy during consultations.
The amendments require doctors to explain palliative care and support options before discussing assisted dying, aiming to ensure patients are informed of all choices.
The British Medical Association states that restricting the discussion of assisted dying in consultations would breach patient privacy and impede sensitive communication.
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