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HARDtalk

Philip Nitschke

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC News Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC News Asia Pacific

Many people are familiar with cases involving terminally ill patients who believe that they should have the right to die. But what about making this a right for everyone - even if they are fit and healthy? Zeinab Badawi speaks to the controversial Australian doctor Philip Nitschke who believes anyone over 50 should be able to plan an end to their own life. But is he not just encouraging acts of suicide? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest:
Philip Nitschke

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