Wes Streeting has expressed doubts regarding the NHS's ability to fund an assisted dying service after MPs recently legalized it. While he was a previous supporter, he now emphasizes the ethical implications and resource constraints of establishing such a service amidst NHS improvements. Streeting points out that the time and money required to implement this service are not currently available. He acknowledges the significance of the legislation and respects those advocating for it but remains concerned about the priorities facing the health service and the implications of this major social change.
While I have enormous respect for the rights of individuals facing terminal illnesses, the establishment of an assisted dying service raises ethical concerns that we must consider.
Creating the conditions necessary for assisted dying will take time and money, and unfortunately, those resources are in extremely short supply within the NHS right now.
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