Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 July 1997. It was answered by Baroness Jay of Paddington (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 1997.

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Jay of Paddington, Baroness

Question

Further to the answers given by Baroness Jay of Paddington on 3 July 1997, 581 c298-301, whether they intend the reference to "suffering" to include severe distress resulting from a well founded fear by a terminally ill patient that he will die in inhuman and degrading circumstances unless given medication. - Includes ref to 581 c112-3WA.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

581 c158WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Drugs Medical treatments Palliative care Pain