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Why psychiatrists say assisted suicide is not the answer

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned that physician-assisted suicide is not compatible with good medical care

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07.56 20 Dec 2021


Why psychiatrists say assisted suicide is not the answer


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07.56 20 Dec 2021


The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned that physician-assisted suicide is not compatible with good medical care and that its introduction could place vulnerable patients at risk.   Dr. Eric Kelleher, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, member of the College of Psychiatrists, and contributing author to the position paper on assisted dying spoke to Sinead this morning with more on this.

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