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Health Secretary Wes Streeting Orders Review of Financial Impacts of Assisted Dying Bill

Health Secretary Wes Streeting raises concerns over potential NHS resource implications of the assisted dying bill, now set for Commons vote on November 29.

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Updated: Nov 14th, 2024, 11:29 AM ET

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has initiated a review of the assisted dying bill's financial implications, raising concerns about potential cuts to NHS services. Introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater and set for debate on November 29, this legislation has prompted ethical dilemmas, especially regarding pressures on vulnerable patients. Streeting's comments coincide with ongoing discussions among medical professionals about the conscience clause, allowing doctors to opt-out of participation. Recent surveys show mixed responses, with public support for the bill strong, while ethical concerns and fears of compromising care persist among some healthcare workers.

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