Write to letters@sunday-times.co.ukDominic Lawson eloquently dismantles the “I would not let a dog suffer like this” argument (“Euthanasia is for pets. The stress from “convenience euthanasia” is a factor contributing to the high suicide rate among veterinarians. There are few studies of the effects on doctors, but in every country that has legalised euthanasia, most doctors do not take part in the process. Assisted dying is not only a “private conscience” issue for MPs, it is a “private conscience” issue for every doctor who exercises their right not to be involved in aiding a patient’s suicide. The UK is ranked as the best country in the world for palliative care, despite the patchy distribution of services.
