New doctor-assisted suicide law takes effect in Washington The interviews with registered nurses and social workers at Oregon hospices showed the dilemmas they face in serving terminal patients who wish to speed their deaths.
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We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.