Scots palliative care code will be clarified
A Scottish code of practice on end-of-life care will be amended to emphasise the fact that removing fluids and food to end a patient’s life is illegal.
A Scottish code of practice on end-of-life care will be amended to emphasise the fact that removing fluids and food to end a patient’s life is illegal.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has issued interim guidance outlining the public interest factors he will consider before deciding to pursue assisted suicide cases.