Ethical issues arising from the assisted dying debate

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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to enhance your understanding of the concept of a 'good death'
to familiarise yourself with the nurse's role in caring for patients requesting assisted dying
to contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers)
to contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
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