Beyond the ‘Licence to Kill’ Headlines: Assisted Dying and MSK Practice
When was the last time you held a conversation with a colleague or patient about assisted dying? Never? You’re not alone — and that’s precisely why I’m writing this article. If a patient were to bring it up tomorrow, would you know how to respond, or even what the law currently says?
As I write this, on 23rd September 2025, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has just completed its second reading in the House of Lords. It is now one step closer to becoming law in England and Wales.
If passed, this legislation would permit terminally ill adults — those with a prognosis of less than…
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