Palliative staff speak out: will assisted dying law change their role?
NCT ID NCT07427550
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will interview 6 palliative care professionals (nurses, doctors, consultants) in the UK to understand how the proposed Assisted Dying Bill might affect their sense of professional identity. The goal is to gather insights that could help hospitals support staff if the bill becomes law. No treatments or medications are involved.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 6 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Palliative Care staff working with Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Palliative care staff, including Palliative nurses, Doctors and Consultants. * Registered with the appropriate professional registration body * Must have been in qualified position and working in palliative care for at least 6 months * Must have worked with palliative patients in the last three months * Fluency in English Exclusion Criteria: * No direct contact with patients * Must be in a directly caring role within the team (does not include administrative or housekeeping staff).
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