[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

She may have done, but would that not lead octogenarians country wide to feel obligated to off themselves as they fear becoming a burden?

Obviously I can't answer that. I would like to think not and I would also like to think that doctors who assess them would only grant the right to those who are suffering for untenable pain and facing a terminal illness with no hope of cure or recovery. I really haven't thought that much about how it could affect everyone, my main thoughts when considering assisted suicide have always been with those suffering terminal illnesses, cancer, Huntingtons, motor neurone etc who face the prospect of quite often horrific end of life.....either doped up or in considerable pain which we do not allow animals in this country to suffer.