Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 11
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Require trained professionals to undertake capacity assessments for assisted dying, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Conclusion
Practice across the world where AD/AS is legal is varied in the respect of capacity assessments for AD/AS. We heard that any such assessment should be undertaken by professionals who have undertaken necessary training on capacity assessments, particularly in relation to vulnerable groups.
Paragraph Reference:
210
Government Response
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