Assisted Suicide for Scotland 2024- what GPs need to know.

Assisted Suicide for Scotland 2024- what GPs need to know.

What GPs need to know about proposals in the Scottish Parliament for assisted suicide on the NHS in Scotland.

By Our duty of care

Date and time

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00 - 13:00 PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Assisted suicide in Scotland- concerns for GPs

8:05 PM - 8:20 PM

The current Assisted Dying Bill in the Scottish Parliament

Dr Gillian Wright

8:20 PM - 9:00 PM

Concerns for GPs about Assisted suicide on the NHS

Dr Dulcie Fleming

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Panel Discussion

About this event

  • 1 hour

Welcome to Assisted Suicide in Scotland- what are the concerns for GPs? This online event arranged by the Fife division of Our duty of care will delve into the complex topic of assisted suicide in Scotland and explore the specific concerns that General Practitioners may have. The guidance issued states that it is the GP who will be the coordinating doctor for assisted suicide. Join us for an informative discussion and gain valuable insights into this important issue. Register now!

Frequently asked questions

Can all doctors attend or is this just for GPs?

All health care professionals are welcome. The focus of this webinar will be on General practice but this will impact on all of medical practice and we are delighted to hear from all perspectives.

Is this just for Fife doctors?

All healthcare professionals are welcome. This webinar is being arranged by the Fife division of Our duty of care but will affect all of Scotland and all in the UK and beyond are welcome to hear about the proposals and implications for general practice.

Where is the information about the Assisted Dying Bill?

The Bill itself can be found here https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/bills/s6-bills/assisted-dying-for-terminally-ill-adults-scotland-bill/introduction/bill-as-introduced.pdf

What is Our duty of care?

Our duty of care is a group of health care professionals who are campaigning against the introduction of assisted suicide or euthanasia in the UK. Our website is www.ourdutyofcare.org.uk

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