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Psychiatrists Voice Concern at Royal College’s Opposition to Assisted Dying Bill
- In June 2025, MPs are scheduled to debate a Bill that would permit individuals in England and Wales who have a terminal illness and are expected to live less than six months to request assisted dying, provided they meet stringent eligibility requirements and receive approval from medical and legal professionals.
- The Bill follows extensive scrutiny, including nearly 100 hours of debate and over 500 amendments from a cross-party committee addressing safety and assessment procedures.
- The legislation requires approval from two doctors and a multidisciplinary panel including a psychiatrist, while mandating training to prevent coercion and protect vulnerable groups.
- Approximately one thousand medical professionals have written to MPs urging them to reject the Bill, labeling it as unsafe, while several psychiatrists express support and highlight the Bill’s clear and transparent legal provisions.
- The debate highlights a divided medical community and public urgency for reform, with proponents calling the change ‘desperately needed’ and opponents warning of risks to patients and NHS staff.
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Psychiatrists voice concern at royal college’s opposition to assisted dying Bill
Seven RCPsych members, including a former college president and vice-president, have written to MPs to voice their backing for the Bill.
·London, United Kingdom
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How the assisted dying debate is dividing doctors as politicians prepare to vote on bill
Dr Mark Lee, a consultant in palliative care, and Dr Jacky Davis, a consultant radiologist, have deeply contrasting views on what would be the biggest social change to British society many of us would see in our lifetime.
·United Kingdom
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