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September 16, 2025

Attitudes of clinical psychologists and medical doctors to assisted dying in the UK: A mixed-methods survey.

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EAEmma AcfordUniversity of LeicesterAWAlice WelhamBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustSGSarah GunnPicker Institute Europe

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Implication

Mixed-methods survey reveals clinical psychologists favor assisted dying more than medical doctors, highlighting support needs.

Key Points

  • Clinical psychologists held significantly more favorable attitudes toward assisted dying than medical doctors, indicating professional differences.
  • Among 347 participants, a regression model revealed that variables like age, psychological wellbeing, and sex predicted attitudes toward assisted dying.
  • Thematic analysis of open questions identified five themes around eligibility, access, and professional dilemmas regarding assisted dying.
  • These findings emphasize the importance of robust support systems and informed discussions among clinical psychologists and doctors.

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Acford et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c93fe601120bef803bb07fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2025.2556118
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