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and administrative support to the Commission, which was set up with funding provided by Bernard Lewis and Terry Pratchett. A statement from Dignity in Dying states that it “helped to facilitate the creation of the Commission, and

improve end of life care and support by encouraging people to talk about it. The consultation revealed that:  almost two in three have not discussed their end of life wishes more than half would prefer to die at home the majority said that

of Stirling, spoke first in support of physician assisted suicide. Dr Stephen Hutchison, Consultant Physician in Palliative Medicine at the Highland Hospice, spoke against physician assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia. An extended question

has secured sufficient support to introduce the End of Life Choices Bill in the Scottish Parliament. The BMA remains opposed to the principles of this proposed legislation. Posted on December 4 2011 at 08:59 65 b Comments: 0 (Add)

Scotland need to improve the support they offer people with life-limiting illnesses and those who require palliative and end of life care, according to a new report from Scotland’s care watchdog. The report, Better care every step of the way ,

and lack of care and support. For further details, see: www.helptheaged.org.uk Posted on December 3 2011 at 21:59 54 b Comments: 0 (Add) Your name: Your email address: Message: Enter : [?]  

SPPC has responded to Public Health Scotland’s consultation on its draft strategy for 2025-2035.

whether any additional support could be provided to them” was agreed.  Reducing the discretion of the CMP in terms of what may be explained, discussed and advised during assessment  An amendment was rejected which would have required