Views on whether assisted suicide breaks doctor's oath in Great Britain 2019

Does assisting a terminal patient to end their life violate a doctor's oath not to harm their patients?

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Release date

January 2020

Region

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Survey time period

October 2-3, 2019

Number of respondents

2,669*

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* 1,642 GB adults and 1,027 healthcare professionals.

The general population were asked: "In your opinion, is a doctor helping a terminally unwell patient to end their life a violation of their oath to do no harm to their patients?"
And the healthcare professionals were asked : "In your opinion, is helping a terminally unwell patient to end their life a violation of your oath to do no harm to your patients?"

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