My mum was offered an abortion when she was pregnant with me…she had contracted rubella in the early stages. She chose not to accept, but welcomed the right to choose for herself.
My Nanna died in agony in a poorly staffed NHS hospital. She told me she wanted to be allowed to die peacefully and at home at a time of her own choosing. She was denied her choice.
Our views on #Abortion and #RightToDie are shaped by our lived experience and that of our loved ones.
We should be allowed to choose.
Some people may think that Kim Leadbeater and Tonia Antoniazzi have somehow subverted the UK political and legislative system.
I absolutely disagree.
Their determination, tenacity and belief have allowed these absolutely critical issues of #RightToDie and #Abortion to be voted on by our political representatives.
When the Labour leadership looks to their legacy at the next general election, I strongly suspect they will try and claim these momentous legislative changes as their own.
The #RightToDie and having autonomy over our own bodies with access to safe #Abortion are signs of societal progress.
We are allowing individuals to make the hardest decisions they will have to make.
For too long we have allowed religious dogma to reign and constrain.
The progress made this week in the UK wasn’t brought about by the patriarchy, the financial elite or our political leaders.
It was two female backbench #Labour MPs using the power of an amendment and a private member’s bill.
🇬🇧 BREAKING: UK lawmakers vote to advance assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill — a potential generational shift in British law.
If passed, the UK would join countries like Canada, Switzerland, and Spain in legalizing end-of-life choice.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/world-news/factbox-the-legal-status-of-assisted-dying-in-different-countries/
#AssistedDying #UKPolitics #RightToDie #GBSMedia #GlobalPolicy #EndOfLifeCare
Do individuals without terminal illnesses have the right to die? Ethical considerations, personal autonomy, and societal implications in #RightToDie #MedicalEthics https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/magazine/maid-medical-assistance-dying-canada.html
France's National Assembly backs 'assisted dying' bill.
France's contentious right-to-die bill has been approved by the National Assembly in its first reading, putting it on a path that could see patients being granted the right to die with medical assistance.
Lawmakers voted in favor of the bill by a vote of 305 to 199, marking a key legislative step. The bill will now head to the Senate for further debate.
Celebrated artist Patricia Zinsmeister Parker lived boldly and died on her own terms. At 90, in full health, she chose medically assisted death in Basel, Switzerland—leaving behind a legacy as vivid and thought-provoking as her paintings.
#PatriciaZinsmeisterParker #ArtAndMortality #RightToDie #ArtistLegacy #PhilosophyOfDeath #JackKevorkian #AutonomyInLife
https://medium.com/@eamail43812/patricia-zinsmeister-parker-painting-her-own-ending-0e71d980a42c
UK House of Commons moves forward of legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to choose to end life on their own terms.
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/uk-politicians-advance-assisted-dying
Just listening to the #AssistedDying debate in the #HouseOfCommons
There’s powerful speakers on both sides.
The Alberta government has launched a public survey on MAID. Although this is a Canadian law, once again the Alberta govt is trying to stick it's hands where they don't belong. In case you receive the survey, here is some knowledge regarding right to die in Canada. https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/end-of-life-support/get-the-facts-on-maid/
I can think of people who would assist me to die without any encouragement from politicians. I am not happy that the government is giving them carte blanche #righttodie #assistedsuicide #parliament #politicians
#BetterOffDead? review: Liz Carr will make you think differently about assisted dying
https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/better-off-dead-review-liz-carr-assisted-dying-3054730
This is wonderful. I'm glad it exists, and I hope at some point it'll be available everywhere and to everyone who wants it, whenever.
When the right to die becomes the duty to die, who will step in to save those most at risk? | Sonia Sodha | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/07/conflicted-legalising-assisted-dying-sonia-sodha
#RightToDie
#DutyToDie
#DomesticAbuse
#AssistedDying
#PalliativeCare
#MedicalAssistanceInDying
#Canada
#MAiD
#Disabilities
#ChronicallyIll
Could AI analyse medical data to “improve” assisted dying consultations? Imagine if AI helped identify patients suffering & then flags potential candidates. At what point does euthanasia become a calculation on a spreadsheet? . #RightToDie #futureofmedicine
Depression & treatable conditions can lead to a desire for assisted dying. Shouldn't we prioritize mental health support & explore all options before such a final decision? #RightToDie vs. Right to Live with Dignity #ChooseLife
I would rather choose to die than survive in poverty, if I ever fall so unfortunate in the future. More ups for #RightToDie
People have the right to control their own bodies, and that includes the option to choose to die in a civilized manner. There is no justification for the government to set any controls or limits. My body, my choice. #freedom #RightToDie #HumanRights #dignity
From: @mtlgazette
https://mstdn.social/@mtlgazette/111658463650383470
