TV Doctor Hilary Jones Supports Assisted Dying Bill in England, Wales

Dr. Hilary Jones, a GP frequently seen on British television, has publicly supported the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently under debate in the UK Parliament. The Bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live to seek assistance to end their lives, with approval from two doctors and an expert panel. Dr. Jones described assisted dying as "kind and compassionate" and stated he would personally help a patient end their life if the law changed. He warned that rejecting the legislation would cause medicine to regress "back to the Dark Ages," emphasizing that current legal restrictions lead to undertreatment of terminally ill patients due to healthcare professionals' fear of legal repercussions. Recent amendments to the Bill ensure that no medical or care professionals, including pharmacists and social workers, are obliged to participate in assisted dying. Dr. Jones highlighted that passing the Bill would relieve healthcare workers’ fears and improve palliative care for terminal patients.