History will kindly remember euthanasia advocate Rodney Syme but not those in the medical establishment who sought to derail his quest for justice and fairness, writes GREG BARNS.

GREG BARNS 3 min read October 31, 2021 – 5:32PM

THERE are two paths you can take when you embark on a career such as law or medicine.

You are entrusted with a responsibility to seek justice, fairness and humanity for those who come into your professional orbit.

One road will see you comply with the orthodoxy, lead a comfortable life, and perhaps pick up an accolade or a position of importance as a reward for your longevity or technical ability.

As the UK grapples with the difficult issue of assisted dying, health correspondent Shaun Lintern speaks with a doctor giving his patients ultimate control over their lives Dr Cameron McLaren…