Health: End-of-life Care — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:00 pm on 16 January 2012.

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Photo of Lord Singh of Wimbledon Lord Singh of Wimbledon Crossbench 3:00, 16 January 2012

My Lords, in considering better enhanced provision for end-of-life care for those who have lost capacity, will the Minister note that our opinions and attitudes change with the perspective of time? A young boy may consider that upon reaching the age of 60 or 70, life would not be worth living. I think that a 60 year-old-and most of us here-would differ from that opinion. It is very important that advance directives-living wills-should be considered and should be important. However, they should be tempered with proper questioning and proper care.