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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Aine Fox

Majority in favour of assisted dying also concerned about end-of-life care gaps

Many are concerned gaps in end-of-life care could mean terminally ill feel assisted dying is their only option, poll suggests (Alamy/PA) -

Most people in favour of legalising assisted dying also have concerns terminally ill people could see it as their only option because the end-of-life care they need is not available, according to a survey.

Palliative care charity Sue Ryder said it is neutral on the issue of assisted dying, but that its polling indicates fears among people both for and against a new law about what current gaps in end-of-life care could mean for the terminally ill.

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