Dementia sufferers should not be included in assisted dying legislation, Cork GP says

Dr Andy Lyne is one of about 100 doctors, mainly GPs, involved with Irish Doctors Supporting Medical Assistance in Dying.

People with a terminal illness should be given their choice of care, including medical assistance in dying, a group of Irish GPs have said.

Dr Andy Lyne said assisted dying should be limited to people with the mental capacity to make the decision, meaning doctors cannot advocate for dementia sufferers in this way.