Trevor Stammers
@STAGEDOC
Former medic and associate professor of biothics. Author of 'The Ethics of Global Organ Acquisition', Bloomsbury
I ask a question about #AssistedDyingBill that must be answered before this Bill becomes law and not left to the regulations. bmj.com/content/387/bm…
'...perhaps politicians...only exist to support the concept of a social contract where everyone should equally respect each other. But why should the strong and powerful respect such a contract? And why should anyone care.? Vital questions in 2nd letter heraldscotland.com/opinion/252869…
“This bill will require, as a matter of law, that we not care why someone wishes to end their life, even if it is because they’ve not been given any other options. That’s why the fear from so many is real.”
‘We are beyond talking about principles. We are at the sharp end of changing the doctor-patient relationship’ @Tanni_GT politicshome.com/opinion/articl…
A dire warning from Washington whitewashing - "one of “the largest assisted suicide programmes in the United States no longer following its own laws”. The same could happen in the UK if the HoL does not amend or reject the AD Bill. telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/0…
Interesting that organ acquisition falls under the remit of Commerce in the US.
Yesterday the House Energy and Commerce Committee met to review the findings of the HRSA investigation into organ procurement practices. A chief concern was that the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) has not been adequately policing itself, resulting in…
"As members of the Lords, we take our responsibility seriously. We must and will do what is necessary to safeguard those who are most vulnerable in our midst." Thank you @DavidAltonHL politics.co.uk/comment/2025/0…
Psychiatrists should prepare to assess patients in order to see if they are competent to be killed, once the law permits it. At least that's how I read this. jme.bmj.com/content/51/8/5…
What they thought they voted for I have no idea. What they did vote for was a Bill that will cause carnage worse than Canadas within a decade of implementation
A month on from the Commons vote on assisted suicide, it’s clear that quite a few MPs were confused about the bill or influenced by misinformation. Here are 10 examples:
Not sure most UK MPs are even aware this is an issue but it will be once an assisted suicide service expands as it will if the Lords dont prevent it starting
There is no reason NOT to be concerned about aggressive push for organ donation in Canada, particularly also in relation to organ donation post #euthanasia #MAID
"..we argue that [physician-assisted dying] should not be part of the NHS, since it is not a medical treatment, lacks a robust evidence base and fails to meet regulatory standards." spcare.bmj.com/content/early/…
“Killing people or encouraging suicide remain prohibited under the Criminal Code, including for physicians. But the exemption for MAID has given health professionals.. powers to end life as a form of therapy, opening the door to abuse and overzealousness“ Canada now. UK next?
“Should we expand eligibility for MAID?” Read my @albertaviews exchange with Nursing Prof Donna Wilson who says #MAID #euthanasia needs to be expanded ‘because people want it’. I argue we need to focus on protection, not promote death further as therapy albertaviews.ca/should-we-expa…
"there would be no reliable way to determine whether the approved substance led to a quick and painless death or a distressing and, perhaps, unlawful one." Exaxcly. The AD Bill is wide open to abuse and if passed, will in effect facilitate it. thetimes.com/uk/law/article…
A beautifully written plea that I hope will be widely read, heard and acted upon. undergroundchurch.substack.com/p/a-call-to-a-…
'clinical evidence not only warrants the classification of [suicidal thought] as pathological but also necessitates its treatment and prevention. This perspective poses a challenge to legislation that would legalise psychiatric MAID.' Indeed. jme.bmj.com/content/51/7/4…
A sad saga of incompetence and lack of accountability
#Biodiversity #Bioethics #EnvironmentalImpact
“For over sixty years, hospices have reassured patients: “We don’t kill you.” I personally don’t want this to change, because when the patient is admitted, they discover an even deeper truth: We cherish you.” blogs.bmj.com/spcare/2025/06…
NHS sees public as an inconvenience, says new boss “The NHS sees patients as an “inconvenience” and has “built mechanisms to keep them away”, its new boss has said [and] was too often “deaf” to criticism” And 314 MPs want it to end people’s lives? telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/2…
This is outrageous and typical of the promoters of the bill. IT IS NOT FOR PEOPE FACING CERTAIN AND SEVERE SUFFERING. There’s nothing about certainty or suffering in the bill. It is for anyone whom 2 docs think has a 51% chance of dying within 6 months - including those who want…
"I believe that for those with a terminal diagnosis, facing a future of certain and severe suffering, the option of a dignified and peaceful death is a compassionate and humane one." yorkpress.co.uk/news/25265634.…
So setting up an assisted suicide service will be funded come what may but welfare for the disabled will be cut? thetimes.com/article/909a15…
“It means if the Senedd does not agree to the legalisation [of AD] it could become legal in Wales but without a service made available by the state.” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Here We Are @NationalTheatre is surreal Sondheim for die hard fans only. Cast give their all though.
