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Jersey Assembly to discuss proposed right to die law

Jersey’s States Assembly will meet today to discuss proposals from the Citizens’ Jury to change the law for adult islanders with terminal or incurable conditions who have a clear and settled wish to end their lives. Channel Islands Humanists, part of Humanists UK, campaigns to legalise assisted dying for both the terminally ill and incurably suffering. It has… Read more »

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A first listen to a new wild food podcast

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation’s (BASC) Eat Game initiative is launching a ground-breaking monthly podcast focused on wild game and its sustainability credentials. A spin-off from the official BASC Podcast, the Eat Game Podcast will serve the consumer market, with particular focus on those with a specific interest in sustainable food. Hosted by BASC’s resident… Read more »

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Watchdog says hospitals should say sorry for mistakes
Hospital ‘must apologise for mistakes’

NHS hospitals should acknowledge any mistakes they make and apologise to the patients affected, the health watchdog has said. The Healthcare Commission says NHS trusts can and should express sorrow where appropriate. It estimates that it recommends an apology in about 23 per cent of the complaints it reviews. Research by the Healthcare Commission suggest… Read more »

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Doctors to complete short tours to treat UK troops
Short Iraq assignments to be available for doctors

Plans are being made for highly skilled NHS specialists to be able to deploy on short assignments with Armed Forces, the health secretary is to announce. Alan Johnson will say this evening that assignments can be undertaken in places like Iraq and Afghanistan without health professionals having to take on a regular role in the… Read more »