MPs to get vote on assisted dying

Totally in agreement with you.

I have a rare cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritoni  and I may be incurable.

Both my parents experienced terrible end of life management from their cancers.

This bill is an essential part of a civilised society that truly cares for the sick and dying in a community.

I totally agree with assited dying coddfish. I think there would obviously need to be vigorous plans in place to avoid coercion as you mentioned. To put it very bluntly(I dont mean to offend anyone). Our beloved pets who are part of our family are not allowed extended suffering,whereas as humans some people have horrific endings to their lives in pain. Sorry it I have offended by using the animal analogy. Enjoy the day and be positive. Sharon x

Hi Sharon, You cannot offend just by telling the truth!

A close friend is in a ‘Care’llp Home.and her family were too late in asking about Power Of Attorney as she was, they say, not competent to sign Legal Documents, so her family now have NO SAY in her care. If she had been an animal, her caring owner would have gently had her put  to sleep a long t8me ago but still she suffers on! It is tragic!. '

It should be up to the Individual or family members to make this decision and not some idiot in parliament 

An amazing watch is Take me out feet first on Amazon Prime video it’s about assisted dying in the US, it can be a hard watch but was very insightful into the subject. To die with dignity should be a basic human right x 

Hi all about time too. I am a big believer in  assisted dying. As we all say its our choice not some people who don't know what we go through. Let's hope it goes through so we don't have to go abroad to get our wishes. XX

MOI

Hi everyone

I'd like to say that it's good that we can talk about this on the forum. 

I've been reading books by Wendy Mitchell. She was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, not cancer, but she was faced with an incurable illness all the same. She researched her options for end-of-life, and there are alternatives to 'assisted dying' as it is being debated now. I can highly recommend her books!

What worries me is that the circumstances in which one will be 'allowed' to take a lethal drug are very narrow, and will probably require that the patient will be capable of self-administering this. How can we be sure that we will be able to do this for ourselves? What if we can't?

There are no hospices where I live, and the hospitals are a long way away. There is no end-of-life care provision in my area.....so I have very limited choices available. Our local 'cottage' hospital was closed down, and this used to be an unofficial provider of end-of-life care. 

Let's hope the politicians vote this through!

Kate

Hi Kate my eldest sister died with dementia,  the little speach she had left, she said hate this, she was scared and frightened and to make matters worse they where all wearing gowns and masks. It was horrible. So it should be for all terminal illnesses.

The medical treatment near you is awful the government cuts again. They don't seem to think ordinary people can not afford private treatment  or they just never cared. Oh don't let me get on my soap box or I'll never shut up. Lol. Have a lovely evening. XX

MOI

Hi Moi

In my case, it's the Scottish Government who decide where to put the NHS provision. The region I live in is probably the least well-funded of any of them. I don't want to end up being cared for in a hospital at all....I just hope I can stay in my own home, with palliative care nurses calling in if need be. I've just given my GP a document which states my wishes for end-of-life care....but it's not legally binding! At least it will be in my medical notes.

I am sorry to hear about your sister's experience. It must have been difficult for you to witness too. As a country, we really could do more to offer humane and dignified endings for people!

Have a good weekend!

xxx Kate

I've just spotted this thread, the decision to enact assisted dieing should be down to the whole of the UK not just MP's, I'd vote for it cos I know what's in-store for me