18-01-2017, 01:24 AM
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Re: assisted dying
Originally Posted by Indigo
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The UK is lagging behind Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia and certain states in the USA in making assisted dying legal. I used to belong to Dignity in Dying, which campaigns for it in the UK, but I got so disillusioned with the House of Commons on the 2 recent attempts to push it through, that I am no longer involved. Sadly I think it will be many years before the UK sees sense. Certainly not in my lifetime. If I need assisted dying, I am resigned to having to do a "Short Stay in Switzerland".
Those last two attempts, I think they the ones the late actor Brian Rix was very vocal about and lobbied against.
He soon changed his mind when his turn came and completely reversed his opinion on voluntary euthanasia.
I, too, hope they have something sensible in place and soon.
18-01-2017, 09:27 AM
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Re: assisted dying
Due to OH's recent diagnoses we have taken steps to ensure our future and keep as much control as possible.I have power of attorny with my daughter as second.
We have both made an advance directive which stipulates the care we should recieve and the point at which care should be withdrawn.
It also includes a euthanasia clause. This stipulates the point at which we authorise our next of kin and doctors to take the steps to end our lives.
This is something I have always said I wanted but my stomach did turn a little when I signed the paper at the lawyers office.
My view is that doctors often say they cant play god, but in forcing sick people to live longer they are doing excactly that. The coin has two sides 'do no harm' isnt always as black and white as it might seem.
I am glad I live in a country where dying with dignity at a time of our own choosing is not against the law.
18-01-2017, 06:27 PM
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Re: assisted dying
Originally Posted by JBR
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'At home' of course! 
I sometimes wonder why some people don't like to name the town or even the country in which they live.
Most people who have read more than one of my posts know I currently reside in The Netherlands.
18-01-2017, 07:33 PM
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Re: assisted dying
Originally Posted by Cass
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Because it often leads to people making assumptions or rather unfriendly comments.Most people who have read more than one of my posts know I currently reside in The Netherlands.
18-01-2017, 11:31 PM
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Re: assisted dying
Originally Posted by Cass
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Because it often leads to people making assumptions or rather unfriendly comments.Most people who have read more than one of my posts know I currently reside in The Netherlands.
Even though I only drive through there to go to Germany, the people are always polite and friendly.
I had a night in the Hoek this year and it was very nice, feels very much like the old country which Germany didn't this time, it felt like here.
19-01-2017, 12:02 AM
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Re: assisted dying
Originally Posted by JBR
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We lag behind other countries in a number of ways, and I agree that this is one that should be permitted. Like you, I cannot see them allowing it in my lifetime, though.If I were sufficiently in need of ending my life, I'd consider an insulin overdose. I am insulin-dependent diabetic and have sufficient stock to do the deed if necessary.
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