Reframing assisted dying through the civil law: possibilities and challenges for the UK

Jennifer Dvorak; Claud Regnard; Ramona Coelho; A. Proffitt; L. Herx

doi:10.1136/spcare-2024-005149

Reframing assisted dying through the civil law: possibilities and challenges for the UK

Jennifer Dvorak
, Claud Regnard
, Ramona Coelho
, A. Proffitt
, L. Herx

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Abstract

If assisted dying is legalised in the British Isles, the authors propose that a socio-legal, civil law model is the most pragmatic, socially nuanced and ethical mode of regulation. It offers choice to end life, while ensuring social safeguarding of vulnerable persons. It also enables healthcare professionals and organisations to focus on healing and care, while protecting them from legal changes to which they may object.

Original language	English
Journal	BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2024-005149
Publication status	Published - Dec 2024

Keywords

Assisted dying
End of life care
Law
Palliative care

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