Newscast What next for the assisted dying bill?
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Nov 30, 2024 
Shashank Joshi, Defence editor at The Economist, lends his expertise on pressing geopolitical issues. The discussion dives into the heated debate surrounding the UK’s assisted dying bill, exploring the emotional responses it evokes and the need for thoughtful discourse. Joshi also shares insights on the advancing rebel forces in Aleppo, analyzing the potential impact on the Assad regime and regional stability. This episode balances sensitive topics with a closer look at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Syria.
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Claire's Story
- Listener Claire shared her experience with her mother's agonizing death from cancer.
- She highlights the need for choice and dignity at the end of life.
Palliative Care Concerns
- Carol, a palliative care nurse, expresses unease about the assisted dying bill.
- She suggests a pause to focus on improving palliative care access and symptom control.
Recommended Reading
- Victoria Derbyshire recommends the Health and Social Care Committee report on assisted dying/suicide.
- It offers evidence from jurisdictions that have legalized assisted dying.