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Assisted dying clause in Coroners & Justice Bill

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Duration: 5 mins

Michael Wenham on assisted suicide

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A motor neuron disease patient disagrees with Debbie Purdy and argues in favour of life.

Duration: 8 mins

Dr Andrew Fergusson on euthanasia

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A Christian radio programme allows extensive discussion of euthanasia and end-of-life issues.

Duration: 29 mins

Debbie Purdy goes to the House of Lords

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Dr Peter Saunders passionately supports the law against assisting suicide.

Duration: 2 mins

Dr Peter Saunders v Dr Nitschke debate

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Furious euthanasia campaigner slams the phone down live on air.

Duration: 20 mins

Against Physician Assisted Suicide. (triple helix - Easter 2009)

This book presents the case against physician assisted suicide (PAS) from the point of view of an experienced palliative care physician. Dr Jeffrey writes clearly, making the book accessible to both healthcare professionals and members of the public. Although the structure of some chapters is a little weak, all the...

Is there a Christian case for assisted dying? (triple helix - Easter 2009)

Paul Badham is an Anglican priest, a patron of Dignity in Dying, and Professor of Theology and Religious Studies in the University of Wales, Lampeter. It is therefore significant when such a man publishes on the 'Christian' case for voluntary euthanasia. Does this book live up to its title? Is...

End of life care in Scotland (triple helix - Easter 2009)

CMF has about 450 doctor and 100 student members in Scotland, and since devolution of health policy, they have had to face some different challenges. At the time of writing, two Members of the Scottish Parliament are reviewing results of their radically different consultations on end of life care. Margo...

Coroners and Justice Bill (triple helix - Easter 2009)

In recent months and as part of a concerted campaign, assisted dying has constantly been in the media spotlight through the Debbie Purdy case (seeking immunity for her husband from prosecution should he accompany her to commit suicide abroad), Craig Ewart's SKY Real Lives documentary (covering his death at the...

Dr Nitschke's Brighton suicide workshop

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Duration: 5 mins