Over half of doctors surveyed would consider assisted dying if they had advanced cancer or Alzheimer’s disease - BMJ Group
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And they mostly prefer symptom relief at end of life rather than prolongation of life But preferences vary according to their jurisdiction’s legislation on assisted dying When it comes to advanced cancer or Alzheimer’s disease, over half of doctors would consider assisted dying for themselves, but preferences seem to vary according to their jurisdiction’s legislation
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Original Title: Over half of doctors surveyed would consider assisted dying if they had advanced cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. Findings show that across all jurisdictions physicians largely prefer intensified alleviation of symptoms and to avoid life-sustaining techniques like CPR, mechanical ventilation