Mark Lee
298 posts
Mark Lee
@iamdrmarklee
Palliative Care Specialist for 25 years. All views expressed are my own.
Newcastle upon Tyne Katılım Kasım 2011
31 Takip Edilen65 Takipçiler
@iamdrmarklee @MDMDmydecision CPS data not relating to Swiss journeys.
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“What sort of country do we live in where accompanying someone who has made a personal choice at the end of their life results in such additional stress and jeopardy?” asks Dave Sowry of @MDMDmydecision
theguardian.com/society/2026/a…
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@JasonD60 @MDMDmydecision That is CPS data. I give up. There is no discussion to be had when you deny basic facts. All the best to you and yours.
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@JasonD60 @MDMDmydecision You have avoided the question. Regardless of whether the law has so far struck the right balance or not, should these 8 cases have been investigated or not?
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@JasonD60 @MDMDmydecision Before you answer, remember 8 relatives of those who went to Switzerland for AD have been charged with homicide or other serious crimes.... Should they have been investigated or not?
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@JasonD60 @MDMDmydecision So are you suggesting that these people shouldn't be investigated?
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Mark Lee retweetledi
For those claiming that Canada's
Medical Assisted Death
is all lovely
the reality is very different.
Sonu Gaind@Psych_MD
@bmj_latest To @bmj_latest @TrudoLemmens, as a 🇨🇦MD I'm disturbed by the false reassurances made by zealous, privileged assisted suicide activists who deny the real risks marginalized Canadians face. I debated Dr.Downar on this (BBC Nov2024), make up your own mind: dropbox.com/scl/fi/gemq38k…
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Mark Lee retweetledi
As a once committed supporter of assisted dying, this is well worth a read.
Kathleen Stock@Docstockk
Incredible review of my new book Do Not Go Gentle in the Daily Mail, from avowed supporter of Dignity in Dying Bel Mooney: "I gladly admit she has all but changed my mind." Kathleen Stock on Assisted Dying ... it degrades us ALL dailymail.co.uk/home/books/art… via @MailOnline
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Despite this fact, the Isle of Man hospice is having to make cuts
while their parliament approved fully funded assisted deaths.
Legalising
Medically Assisted Deaths
does not improve care.
Ash Paul@pash22
Specialist palliative care improves patient experience, reduces bed days and saves money: An economic modelling study of home- and hospital-based care journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02… via @kesleeman et al
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@iamdrmarklee @MDMDmydecision The quote relates specifically to people investigated and potentially prosecuted for accompanying someone to Switzerland for an assisted death, at a time when they are understandably upset at losing a loved-one.
Is that an acceptable status-quo?
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@iamdrmarklee @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar You don't have to offer it. No doctor has to offer it. Again distinguishing it from a traditional "treatment".
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The misinformation spread about Canada's MAiD is relentless. Opponents shamefully use the demonisation of Canada to deflect the discussion away from the bill in hand. @TonyMarra_1 is certainly not the only Canadian disgusted by the misinformation surrounding MAiD.
Nikki da Costa@nmdacosta
@thevicarswife His sister was also a campaigner for AS and lived here and went to Dignitas. Separate of his behaviour, his staunch defence of Canada and promotion of Canadian MAID sits somewhat awkwardly with DiD and Bill supporters saying “Ignore Canada that’s an outlier and not relevant”
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@JasonD60 @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar That is not my assumption but under the NHS constitution if it is a 'treatment' we have to offer it. That was the basis on which KL made the statement. Re - self administration it still requires prescribed by a doctor.
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@iamdrmarklee @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar Why do you assume it can only be negligence if classified as "treatment"? Also, since it's self-administered, the "guilty" party would likely be the patient themselves.
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@JasonD60 @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar It is certainly the assumption of the Bill at the very least. Leadbeater has made it clear under the current Bill that if a doctor did not offer AD and the patient had a difficult unassisted death then there would be grounds for negligence. This can only be if AD is a treatment.
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@iamdrmarklee @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar Assisted dying is not referred to as a "treatment" within Leadbeater's bill.
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@JasonD60 @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar I don't believe it is but,as you know, the Leadbeater Bill is saying it is. Hence it is a key consideration.
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@iamdrmarklee @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar Are you calling assisted dying a treatment? Because if it isn't, the obligation to report on that basis is reduced.
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@JasonD60 @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar Thank you. I have read this report. Can you find the the complication rates? If, as many believe, this is a treatment how should I counsel my patients regarding complications (as I am legally obliged to do with any treatment)? Genuine question.
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@JasonD60 @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar Yet again you have provided no evidence. You're just trying to 'bait' people. You give no evidence to argue against. I am trying to have a discussion yet you resort to some sort of stereotype ("palliative care docs") like we are all the same. It is just lazy.
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@iamdrmarklee @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar There is always evidence if you choose to seek it and don't "forget" it. Opposed palliative care docs are bad at the former and good at forgetting when it comes to receiving assisted dying information which doesn't support their narrative.
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@JasonD60 @TonyMarra_1 @jamesdownar I know that don't provide evidence @JasonD60. I was really asking @TonyMarra_1
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@iamdrmarklee @TonyMarra_1 I've seen people like @jamesdownar answer many of these questions and more. Do you listen?
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I finally got a bed at 3am 💤
The oncology ward was completely full, so it took a while to find me somewhere.
The staff have been absolutely wonderful, especially considering how busy A&E was. It’s been a very long day (and night).
Now just waiting to find out what’s going on, and really hoping I can get home soon
#LivingWithCancer
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@TonyMarra_1 @IloraFinlay @Tanni_GT @DltaHspcSociety @UKHouseofLords @dignityindying Why don't you bring some actual data rather than undermining others argument. For example, what is the complication rate in Oregon from AD (7-8%)? If you believe in a peaceful death how does AD compare with natural death? Is AD really a better death based on the evidence? Discuss
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Some clarity to counter some of the lies about MAiD in Canada. @IloraFinlay and @Tanni_GT have used @DltaHspcSociety as an example in the @UKHouseofLords. Delta spreads all kinds of lies about MAiD (google them). I hope this post helps to set the record straight. @dignityindying @DWDCanada @kimleadbeater
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