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Many NHS staff would use conscience clause if assisted dying is legalised, say doctors

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Many NHS staff would use conscience clause if assisted dying is legalised, say doctors

Many NHS staff would use conscience clause if assisted dying is legalised, say doctors

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A significant proportion of NHS medical staff are likely to exercise a conscience clause if assisted dying is legalised by parliament.

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s private member’s bill stipulates that no doctor would be under any obligation to participate in assisted dying.

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