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Assisted dying
Medical aid in dying
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Assisted dying (1) · Senedd (1) · NHS Wales (1) · Terminally ill (1) · House of Lords (1) · Medical ethics (1) · Palliative care (1) · Legislative consent motion (1)
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Assisted dying, assisted death, aid in dying, medical aid in dying, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) or help to die is the involvement of healthcare professionals in the provision of lethal drugs intended to end a patient’s life, subject to eligibility criteria and safeguards.
Assisted dying is a broad concept, which encompasses:
Assisted suicide, the practice of helping or assisting another person to end their own life.
Euthanasia, the practice of otherwise intentionally ending someone's life to relieve pain and suffering.
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🇬🇧 Assisted dying on Welsh NHS a step closer as Senedd votes in favourIn major vote Senedd backs legislation which could allow for terminally ill people to end their lives....
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