A GROUP of doctors including a surgeon and a professor of neurology have spoken out in support of legalising assisted suicide.
The 11 medical experts are backing a Bill proposed by independent MSP Margo MacDonald which would change the law in Scotland.
The Bill will complement the "excellent" palliative care currently on offer in Scotland, not undermine it, they said in a letter.
One of the signatories, ear, nose and throat surgeon Gillian MacDougall, said more GPs support the proposed legislation but fear being labelled "Dr Death".
Under the proposed legislation, only those who are terminally ill or who are suffering from deteriorating progressive conditions which make life intolerable will be able to seek assisted suicide.
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