Assisted dying refers to the practice of providing medical assistance to someone who is terminally ill or suffering from a debilitating condition to end their life in a peaceful and painless manner.
This can include administering medication or other treatments to bring about death, or providing information and guidance to the person to help them end their own life.
Assisted dying is also referred to as euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. It is a controversial issue and is only legal in a few countries but not the UK.
The question of whether assisted death should be permitted is a complex and controversial one. There are strong arguments on both sides of the issue.
Advocates of assisted dying argue that it is a humane and compassionate option for individuals who are suffering from terminal or debilitating illnesses and wish to end their suffering. They argue that people should have the right to make their own end-of-life decisions and that assisted dying can provide them with a sense of control and dignity in their final days.
Opponents of assisted dying argue that it is morally wrong to intentionally end a person’s life and that it can lead to a slippery slope where the practice becomes more widely accepted and eventually abused. They also argue that better palliative care, which focuses on managing pain and other symptoms, can provide a dignified end-of-life experience without the need for assisted dying.
Overall, whether assisted dying should be permitted is a deeply personal, ethical, and moral question, and different people will have different opinions on the matter.
For more information on the UK campaign go here: https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/
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