The assisted dying bill is due to be discussed in parliament today. My feelings are that if a person has a terminal illness, as we sufferers of MND do, and they have the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, they should be able to choose assisted dying as a legal option. I’d be interested to hear other people’s views on this very sensitive subject. Lizzie
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Assisted dying bill
Collapse
X
-
Lizzie great minds think alike...I've posted a new thread too on this very topic. I'm in favour....with adequate safeguards.Initial diagnosis 7-4-2021 'suspected MND' confirmed by 2nd opinion 4th June 2021 ALS. Began with R foot limp and lots of falls. NIV overnight. Generally weak. Mostly terrified.
Comment
-
Puts me in a terrible position. In sound mind could be difficult as my husband has mnd and dementia. This could be mnd related or otherwise. So I'd get to either watch him suffer or if I do the medical version of legal power of attorney does that also come under my decision? Implementing the legal bit is hard enough at a time when you need help and support its extremely stressful.
I do believe it should be our choice.when i can think of something profound i will update this.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by denise View PostPuts me in a terrible position. In sound mind could be difficult as my husband has mnd and dementia. This could be mnd related or otherwise. So I'd get to either watch him suffer or if I do the medical version of legal power of attorney does that also come under my decision? Implementing the legal bit is hard enough at a time when you need help and support its extremely stressful.
I do believe it should be our choice.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
It should be a CHOICE - with appropriate safeguards - but stop treating society as incapable of knowing right from wrong.
Society showed its ability and willingness to act for the greater good in adhering to, what basically could be described as house arrest, for months on end in lockdown, so treat us with a collective respect Lawmakers...Diagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Eye gaze user - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV.
- Likes 3
Comment
Comment