As health care professionals with a duty of care for our patients in Jersey, we oppose the proposed assisted dying legislation – it would be among the most extensive, anywhere in the world. We want Jersey to be a place where we help all members of society to feel as though their life has meaning and value. We are concerned about the most vulnerable members of our society who may feel coerced into a decision they would not make if the law did not permit it. We have particular concern that adequate safeguards cannot be found for Proposition P.95/2021. [1]
In other countries where euthanasia has been introduced, the safeguards have not been enough. The scope of those who are eligible has increased, proper paperwork has been lacking, people have been coerced into the decision and the law has extended to include those without capacity.
Please sign to add your name to our growing list of health professionals in Jersey who oppose this legislation and would not participate if it was passed.
Consultant Psychiatrist, Jersey
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Our Duty of Care Jersey is a group of Jersey healthcare workers who oppose the intentional killing of patients by assisted suicide or euthanasia. We are linked with OurDutyofCare.org.uk
We are a campaign that is supported and administered by the Care Not Killing alliance.
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