Dr Stephen Duckworth

@DrDuck2012

Improving the life chances of disabled people including the right to assisted dying

Hampshire
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Joined March 2012
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 8

    A terminally ill person requesting is not choosing between living and dying they are choosing between 2 different ways of dying – either ENDURING exquisite agony or a beautiful peaceful death surrounded by family and friends celebrating life

    23 replies 66 retweets 440 likes
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  2. Dec 9

    Victorian man assisted sick father's suicide 'out of love and respect for his wishes', judge say -

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  3. Dec 9

    Assisted dying. Some thoughts, by Ian Daly | MS Trust -

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  4. Dec 9

    Damien Dempsey backs voluntary assisted dying legislation after father's death | Ireland | The T -

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  5. Retweeted
    Dec 8
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    I had thought that you might support its use for people without other options ( like the end justifies the means ) but I am pleased that you don’t . The lack of regulation of its use is a real worry - can anyone access it ? I am stumped why the Swiss authorities would approve it.

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  6. Dec 8

    Widow, former nurse advocates for improvements to medical-assisted dying via

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  7. Dec 8

    If this was not so sad it would be funny – suitable for a satirical comedy not the real world…

    3 replies 5 retweets 10 likes
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  8. Dec 7

    Having access to does not mean that you must use it, but it does mean that its availability releases anxiety, gets rid of fear and significantly improves quality-of-life for as long as it lasts. It is an insurance policy; people know it is there if they need it.

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  9. Dec 7

    My vote against assisted dying was due to cowardice, says Ruth Davidson - The Telegraph -

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  10. Dec 7

    We must never forget those who have suffered unnecessarily in a society that has required them to die earlier than they would choose because they have to travel abroad to embrace their Human Right.

    Special thoughts today for my beautiful friend Gerry ❤️ who had to travel to Switzerland to end her life this day 10 yrs ago, rather than choose to die at home surrounded by her loved ones. Promised I would continue her fight for
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  11. Retweeted
    Dec 7

    Special thoughts today for my beautiful friend Gerry ❤️ who had to travel to Switzerland to end her life this day 10 yrs ago, rather than choose to die at home surrounded by her loved ones. Promised I would continue her fight for

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  12. Dec 7

    Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has told the BBC the time is right to make assisted dying legal. Persuaded by public opinion, embracing human rights and adopting the only rational approach.

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  13. Dec 5

    Usa, agent of the Secret Service who protects Biden, is a huge hit on social media and ends ... -

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  14. Dec 5

    I am not suicidal but if I can't battle on, I want to be able to say 'it's time' | Ireland - The -

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  15. Dec 5

    Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: To deny dying people's right to choice is inexcusable ... -

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  16. Dec 5

    Jeane Freeman joins calls for assisted dying law | Scotland | The Sunday Times -

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  17. Dec 4

    'Right to die when I want would be the greatest gift of all' - YouTube -

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  18. Dec 4

    My brother shot dead our dad when he begged him to end his cancer pain – he's our hero - The Sun -

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  19. Dec 3

    Checking out A Great Reset On Disability on Business Fights Poverty

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  20. Retweeted
    Dec 3

    Kray-z Legz ambassador for on via

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  21. Retweeted
    Dec 2

    Today is International Day Of Disabled People🙌 Disabled people be proud, your rights are human rights, & that includes people with unseen impairments too! You’re too often forgotten. All our rights are human rights, so let’s use today to shout about them! And all the…1/2

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