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Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

I am grateful for both interruptions because they allow me to say what I omitted to say—that the other change as regards the doctor and the practicality occurs when you are registered with a doctor who has a conscientious objection. The other problem is with,

“at least one of whom has diagnosed the terminal illness and treated the person in relation to that terminal illness”.

The person who diagnoses and the person who is giving ongoing treatment are not necessarily the same person. Therefore this clause is dangerously worded at present.

1.30 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
758 c1049 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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