Medics hit out over assisted dying law: Doctors and hospital workers write letter to Sajid Javid opposing the 'shift from preserving life to taking life' The open letter was signed by 1,689 doctors, nurses, pharmacists and students The Assisted Dying Bill allows terminally ill adults to seek assistance to die The controversial bill has its second reading in parliament tomorrow
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Medical professionals have told Sajid Javid they will not cooperate with any new law on assisted dying.
They spelt out their opposition in an open letter to the Health Secretary signed by 1,689 doctors, nurses, pharmacists and medical students.
They insisted that 'the shift from preserving life to taking life was enormous and should not be