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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Currently, assisted suicide (Euthanasia) is illegal in all countries of the United Kingdom. However, as a devolved matter to the Scottish parliament, it is possible that at some point in the future different laws on euthanasia could apply within the UK.

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Response rates from 228k UK voters.

89%
Yes
11%
No
73%
Yes
7%
No
12%
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
4%
No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
4%
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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 @8S44KX2answered…5yrs5Y

Anybody should be able to end their lives via physician assisted suicide, even if there is nothing wrong with them

 @B5Z5TYVanswered…12mos12MO

yes as long as they understand what there doing it is absoulutely painless and there illness has zero chance of surviaval or cure in there natural lifespan.

 @B2WS4VN answered…1yr1Y

Yes, of course they should have that right. We don't allow our sick animals to suffer. If someone is terminal and in immense pain and anguish then they should have the right to request euthanasia.

 @9PJM4GK answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but the rights of disabled people must be sacrosanct to ensure they are not pressured or obligated in any way.

 @9PFJJ5Danswered…2yrs2Y

Yes as long as there is a system in place so it can’t be misused (by doctors to save spaces for instance). The vulnerable patient should be protected.

 @8Q84WDJanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, if an extensive psychological assessment identifies capacity to make the decision and raises an issue regarding the person's quality of life

 @BDG43F9answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but medical insitutions need proper safeguarding against coersion.

 @BDDV3XPanswered…2mos2MO

Only with strict safeguarding

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