"What change would make you feel comfortable?" ＠kategarraway and @adilray discuss the Assisted Dying bill with palliative medicine consultant Dr Amy Proffitt, who says the bill should not become law as it does not contain sufficient safeguards and Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter, Rebecca Wilcox, who is backing the bill.... MPs are preparing for a crucial vote on the bill to legalise Assisted Dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. The outcome of today's vote could mean the Bill goes through to the House of Lords, or is thrown out entirely.show more

@kategarraway @adilray 74 percent of public will b ignored as usual politicians never listen

@kategarraway @adilray If it’s not safe enough to trust, then it’s not worth the risk. Proper safeguards are a must—no shortcuts with people’s lives.

@kategarraway @adilray The bill better pass and when that woman is desperate for an easy death instead of suffering in agony she should be refused! You shouldn't entertain these people! We love our animals and can stop their suffering, why do humans have to suffer. Pass the Bill!

@kategarraway @adilray From that interview this is what I'm worried about people being pressured into assisted suicide because their loved ones don't want to watch their loved ones die, selfish reasons rather than what is best for the sick

@adilray @kategarraway a well funded NHS and social care service

@kategarraway @adilray I genuinely believe that if all the medical staff and politicians that disagree with this, do not live or are impacted by a relative with zero quality of life. If you live with this daily, believe me this is the kindest option

@kategarraway @adilray My SIL, in Canada had cancer for 9️⃣ years. After 3️⃣ surgeries, multiple trials, chemo and other invasive treatments. She never complained! Finally, spread to all organs she said one day, "I can't do this anymore." The pain was excruciating. She opted for MAiD. It was her choice!

@kategarraway @adilray Stop the Assisted Dying Bill-not thought through and poorly designed. Will be an ongoing source of problems.

@kategarraway @adilray It's OK to run on about palitive care. But that is at one stage purely keeping one alive like a cabbage until their last seconds of life. Many of these people want it to be their choice to just peacefully go to sleep before they wither away in front of their loved ones....

@kategarraway @adilray How old was Esther Rantzens daughter when her dad died never mind when her grandma died?! I was 20 when my own grandma died-the first death I ever experienced & I can’t remember a thing about it! Saying only the rich can afford dignitas-her mother won’t have a problem then!