Psychiatrists issue stark warning over assisted dying legislation

The College of Psychiatrists says allowing physician assisted suicide could have 'unintended consequences' and would go against traditional Irish Medical Council ethics guidelines.

The College of Psychiatrists has warned against assisted dying legislation, saying it is not compatible with good medical care and its introduction could place vulnerable patients at risk.

With a special Oireachtas committee due to examine the Dying with Dignity Bill (2020) in the new year, the College of Psychiatrists has published a position paper on physician assisted suicide and euthanasia (PAS-E).