Published to tie in with the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons, and the debate around it, this is a guide to the vexed questions of end-of-life care, including euthanasia, intended both for clinicians and for patients and carers facing these questions who want to be fully informed about their choices. Wim Distelmans is a misunderstood figure. Dubbed 'Dr Death' by the Daily Mail for his support for euthanasia, he is in fact a hugely experienced palliative-care doctor who approaches questions related to the end of life with honesty, compassion and concern.
About the book
Published to tie in with the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons, and the debate around it, this is a guide to the vexed questions of end-of-life care, including euthanasia, intended both for clinicians and for patients and carers facing these questions who want to be fully informed about their choices. Wim Distelmans is a misunderstood figure. Dubbed 'Dr Death' by the Daily Mail for his support for euthanasia, he is in fact a hugely experienced palliative-care doctor who approaches questions related to the end of life with honesty, compassion and concern.