Assisted dyingScotland moves step closer to legalisationThe Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill was formally introduced to the Scottish parliament on 27 March. If passed, it will represent the first time that dying people in the UK can legally choose assisted dying if they meet eligibility criteria. The bill has prompted criticism from some campaigners who believe that it would put pressure on vulnerable people to end their lives for fear of being a financial, emotional, or care burden on others. (Full story doi:10.1136/bmj.q773)Physician associatesGMC calls for views on regulation of rolesThe General Medical Council has launched a consultation on how it will regulate physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). The regulator must be ready to regulate PAs and AAs by the end of 2024 in line with legislation passed by the UK and Scottish parliaments. The consultation covers PAs’ and AAs’ education and training, registration, fees,…
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