The UK is currently considering making assisted dying available to patients who are terminally ill. We discuss ethical and practical aspects of this complex issue and outline the potential role of psychiatry. We set out the challenges of implementation of legislation, and potential unintended consequences including the impact on health inequalities.

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拟议的辅助死亡法案：对精神保健和精神病医生的影响

英国目前正在考虑为身患绝症的患者提供辅助死亡服务。我们讨论了这个复杂问题的伦理和实践方面，并概述了精神病学的潜在作用。我们列出了实施立法的挑战，以及潜在的意外后果，包括对健康不平等的影响。