Assisted Dying Bill - Next Steps - featuring Liam McArthur MSP and panel

Schedule

Thu Nov 21 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Augustine United Church | Edinburgh, SC

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An update from Liam McArthur on progress of his Assisted Dying Bill followed by guest speakers and panel discussion Q&A.
About this Event

Join us at Augustine United Church for an engaging information and discussion session featuring Liam McArthur MSP, who will provide an update on his Member's Bill currently progressing through the Scottish Parliament. Liam will be joined by distinguished Scottish and international speakers who will share insights on the movement to reform assisted dying laws in both Scotland and Ireland, highlighting lessons from each campaign.

Speakers

Liam McArthur MSP
Liam has represented Orkney in the Scottish Parliament since 2007 and currently serves as one of two Deputy Presiding Officers at Holyrood. A long-time advocate for the right to choose the time and manner of one’s death, Liam has supported prior efforts to change Scotland’s assisted dying laws in 2010 and 2015. Earlier this year, he introduced a new Member’s Bill to legalise assisted dying for mentally competent, terminally ill adults in Scotland.

Dr. Brendan O'Shea, MD, FRCGP
Dr. O'Shea is a GP and Occupational Medicine Physician at The Bridge Medical Centre in Newbridge, Ireland, and an Assistant Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin. With over 30 years of experience, he has contributed to the training of doctors at all levels. A member of Irish Doctors Supporting Medical Assistance in Dying (IDsMAiD), he currently serves on the Council at the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) and is Medical Director at K Doc.

Dr. Gillian MacDougall
Dr. MacDougall, a former ENT consultant with NHS Lothian (2001–2024), is a dedicated advocate for end-of-life choices, particularly regarding "Do Not Attempt Resuscitation" (DNAR) decisions. Her background includes extensive experience with head and neck cancer patients and those with significant voice or swallowing difficulties. A long-time supporter of assisted dying reform, she has actively contributed to campaigns since 2010. Although recently retired, Dr. MacDougall has stated her readiness to reinstate her license to practice if assisted dying becomes legal, offering her support in assessment and care.

Corrinna Moore
Corrinna is the Research Ethics and Integrity Officer at Trinity College Dublin. In 2021, she completed a six-month qualitative research study titled "Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): The General Practitioner’s View," supervised by Dr. Louise Campbell. This groundbreaking study is the first of its kind in Ireland and is currently under peer review for publication in the Medical Law Review.

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Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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