Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Debate between Lord Scriven and Baroness O'Loan
Committee stage
Friday 23rd January 2026
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Friday 23rd January 2026
(4 days, 19 hours ago)
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Baroness O'Loan (CB)
My Lords, that is what I just said—why must the doctor discuss with the patient their wishes in the event of complications arising? Why is there no requirement to explain and discuss the risks of complications?
Lord Scriven (LD)
Does the noble Baroness accept that, under the GMC, for any intervention that a doctor takes, they must explain to the patient the risks and the benefits and then ensure that the patient understands them? It is normal medical practice and has been written in the Bill to make sure that is the case and is written within the report.
Baroness O'Loan (CB)
We are seeking to establish whether this is a regime under the health regulation or where else it lies. I think there are questions to ask.