Headline: UNCAPTIONED: BBC Research Reveals Deep Division Among GPs Over Assisted Dying Plans
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BBC Research Reveals Deep Division Among GPs Over Assisted Dying Plans. BBC research shows that family doctors in England are sharply divided over plans to legalize assisted dying. Over 5,000 GPs were surveyed, and more than 1,000 responded, revealing strong feelings on the issue shaped by personal beliefs and experiences. Of those who replied, about 500 were opposed to the proposed law, calling it “appalling,” “dangerous,” and “cruel”. One GP even said, “We are doctors, not murderers”. In contrast, 400 GPs supported the change, describing it as “long overdue” and a “basic human right”. One supporter questioned the ethics of prolonging life in ways they considered inhumane. As MPs prepare to debate the bill again this week, a parliamentary vote next month could determine, whether assisted dying becomes legal in England and Wales, marking a historic shift in society.
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