

Is it time to allow assisted dying?
6 snips Jan 18, 2024
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Zoe Hyatt Marley
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Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain
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Kevin Yuill
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Mona Siddiqui
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Matthew Taylor
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Miro Griffiths
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Giles Fraser
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Inaya Folarin Iman
Exploring the moral dilemmas of assisted dying, the podcast delves into the profound questions of living and dying well. It raises concerns about suffering, dignity, and autonomy in end-of-life decisions. The panel debates whether compassion trumps the risks of pressured decision-making. Should we allow assisted dying when life becomes unbearable?
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Harm and Moral Division in Assisted Suicide
- Professor Kevin Yuill argues assisted suicide is harmful to individuals and creates a moral division.
- It differentiates between those whose suicide we prevent and those we assist, raising moral concerns.
Zoe's Mother's Suicide Attempt
- Zoe Hyatt-Marley's mother attempted suicide by overdose due to terminal skin cancer.
- Medical personnel, fearing assisting suicide charges, delayed bringing her inside for comfort.
Focus on Death Over Dignity in Life
- Dr. Miro Griffiths finds the assisted dying debate upsetting due to societal inadequacies in providing dignified living.
- He's concerned the focus is on death rather than ensuring accessible and inclusive support for life with changing needs.