Synopsis
A nurse explains why she is against euthanasia.
- Programme: Matters of Life and Death
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2015
- Religious Education
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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