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GPs warn Scotland's assisted dying plans 'not fit for purpose' in call for opting in
GPs have called for an opt in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in assisted dying procedures.
Is the tide really turning against assisted dying?
A BBC survey of GPs also found a majority were opposed, although it was not a representative sample. BBC News sent more than 5,000 GPs a questionnaire; “more than 1,000 GPs replied, with about 500 telling us they were against an assisted dying law and about 400 saying they were in favour”.
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Assisted dying law in jeopardy after voters complain 'Labour is trying to kill me off'
The amendments MPs are backing include a ban on doctors broaching the subject of assisted dying with patients, as suggested by Labour MP Meg Hillier, and creating a special provision for eating disorders like anorexia, which some fear could be mistakenly classified as terminal.
Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot support assisted dying bill
MSPs backed the general principles of assisted dying as psychiatrists raised "serious concerns" over Bill. | ITV National News
Scotland's papers: University tax fears and assisted dying backlash
The impact of a proposed foreign student tax and concerns about the assisted dying bill make the front pages.
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