Did anyone just see the Terry Pratchett programme

[rowanwitch]

I was interested to hear that 21% of those seeking to die were simply 'weary of life'
Probably the biggest argument against it becoming legal here.... but what a wonderfully touching programme... wrong to say I enjoyed it but I was deeply moved

[I.Don No]

Although I found this programme very difficult to watch I am glad that I did. The subject was treated with great dignity.

I am very grateful for both men's families allowing the film to be shown.

As has been mentioned above it is a great shame that in order to accomplish a good death in these cases you have to go abroad and have access to £10,000.

Well done Sir Terry.

[woofgang]

The Chelsea and Westminster hospital were wonderful with my Mum. They had some "little chats" with her and us and documented the decisions and when she went into terminal heart failure they put her on a morphine dispenser. They kept us informed, she slept peacefully and passed gently. There was nothing underhand or illegal about it.

[giveup]

I too am glad I watched it . The mans wife was very brave. Unfortunately there are always people who would abuse it if it was made legal here.

[rowanwitch]

It has always been possible to give large amounts of morphine to relieve pain and distress when a patient is dying so long as that is the intent... the 'side effect' is death comes more quickly .... so long as everyone is happy with the doctors decision...it's difficult when you have a relative threatening to go to the police as 'you are killing Mujm/dad off because you want the bed for another patient' or suchlike

[woofgang]

That's why these "little chats" and documenting them properly are so important.
My Mum and my mother in Law both fell into the "weary of life" category although they both had life limiting illnesses as well. Both could have been "kept alive" for longer and both made their wishes very clear.

[mrs.chappie]

Hi Anne, I agree with him looking uncomfortable sitting on the sofa, but I think he had a choice....he could've been in bed if he'd wished.

[ganesh]

I don't really get the argument of 'maybe society isn't ready',seadogg.Swiss,dutch and belgian society is ready for it ,to name the ones I know,so why not UK society?And I don't get the 'it'll be abused argument either.The facts are that we should have the right to die when we wish,and that it would be nice if it wasn't illegal to help when asked.From watching that programme,I don't think it goes far enough.The 'drinking poison' method did look a little uncomfortable for a short while and a lot of people,especially with Alzheimers aren't allowed to do it because they are not of sound mind,and many are physically incapable of drinking at the stage when they want to die.I don't see why we can't have an injection which sends us to sleep and then a lethal injection,as with our pets.I have watched this and it's very peaceful.
I have also watched my mum die suffering and although you say you can bump up the morphine,it's still unpleasant for a very long time before getting to that final stage.
I sincerely hope that this is sorted before my time comes.