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1Department of Psychiatry, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, UK.
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The UK is currently considering making assisted dying available to patients who are terminally ill. We discuss ethical and practical aspects of this complex issue and outline the potential role of psychiatry. We set out the challenges of implementation of legislation, and potential unintended consequences including the impact on health inequalities.
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