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Assisted dying: it’s time to poll UK doctors

BMJ 2018; 360 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k593 (Published 08 February 2018) Cite this as: BMJ 2018;360:k593

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Re: Assisted dying: it’s time to poll UK doctors

Dear All Concerned,

As both a Pagan Minister, and as a thinking, rational human being, I feel that the option to Die With Dignity, when we choose, is a basic human right.

Therefore, given that the UK is only now beginning to consider this option (so many years too late for some of my loved ones), I pray that if and when you are polled on the subject you do the right thing - for humanity's sake. Allowing someone to choose when to pass on is not in contravention of your vows, nor should it even trouble you on a personal belief level. It is administering the best medication for someone who is beyond chemicals - and prayer. Please, help these people by supporting their decision.

Thank you so much for your valuable time.

Yours truly, and with respect to your individual beliefs and faiths,

Rev. Brad Jackson,
Pagan Minister, Yorkshire, UK.

Competing interests: No competing interests

27 February 2018
Reverend Brad Jackson
Semi Retired Peripatetic Pagan Minister
Yorkshire, UK.