Medical professionals in Scotland could be forced to participate in assisted suicide procedures under a new amendment to the assisted suicide Bill tabled by its architect.
The architect of the assisted suicide Bill in Scotland, Liam McArthur MSP, yesterday introduced an amendment to remove all conscience protections for medical professionals who do not want to be involved in assisting in the suicide of their patients. In effect, this could force medical professionals to participate in assisted suicide procedures or face the possibility of fines or loss of employment.
