Stories from Glasgow: Episode four – Autonomy and End of Life Care
Published: 13 November 2023
What does it mean to live autonomously? And how can that autonomous life be supported when we reach the end of life?
What does it mean to live autonomously? And how can that autonomous life be supported when we reach the end of life?
Professor Ben Colburn is a political philosopher at the University of Glasgow, patron of the charity Friends at the End, and member of the Cross-Party Group on End of Life Choices at the Scottish Parliament. He joins Cia for a thought-provoking conversation about autonomy and end of life care.
Prof Colburn talks Cia through the different factors which can threaten autonomy at end of life, as well as the ways autonomy can be supported. From educating and collaborating with carers, to working with legislators and supporting the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, Prof Colburn shares the work he and colleagues are doing to help ensure those nearing end of life can continue to make choices that uphold their values.
Find out more about Prof Ben Colburn and his research
Listen to Prof Colburn on the UofG Social Sciences Spotlight Podcast
Listen to Prof Colburn on the Friends At The End Podcast
First published: 13 November 2023