I also want patients, for whom palliative care can do no more, to have their own choice of a dignified death. Today was a good day for Britain

When, next week or next month, someone is slowly tortured to death by their own body long after they are ready to die, that will be because of the law, not despite it. I'm a cancer pharmacist. I want the best palliative care for everyone.

I was braced for disappointment today. I thought it would be Brexit or Trump alll over again. What a relief that British MPs had the courage to move us forward. Assistant dying will be legally available without the stress of having to go overseas. It's likely it won't be perfect ...