Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part
Employees including doctors, nurses and pharmacists will not have to give reason for refusal, Kim Leadbeater says
NHS staff including doctors, nurses and pharmacists who do not wish to take part in assisted dying will have specific protection against discrimination under a new amendment from the bill’s sponsor Kim Leadbeater, backed by ministers.
Leadbeater, who is hoping to shore up support for the bill before a crucial Commons vote next week, will add the additional protections for any staff involved in the proposed process, including ancillary staff, who will not have to give any reason for their refusal.
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By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
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Employees including doctors, nurses and pharmacists will not have to give reason for refusal, Kim Leadbeater says
NHS staff including doctors, nurses and pharmacists who do not wish to take part in assisted dying will have specific protection against discrimination under a new amendment from the bill’s sponsor Kim Leadbeater, backed by ministers.
Leadbeater, who is hoping to shore up support for the bill before a crucial Commons vote next week, will add the additional protections for any staff involved in the proposed process, including ancillary staff, who will not have to give any reason for their refusal.
Continue reading...
By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part to Continue reading...
NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
