States take more steps on voluntary assisted dying laws There have been significant moves on voluntary assisted dying legislation around the country this month.
Voluntary assisted dying could soon be legal in Queensland How does the bill differ from other states?
New voluntary assisted dying Bill gives GPs and patients choice Tasmanian doctors will have the next 18 months to adjust to the state’s ‘world class’ legislation.
Voluntary assisted dying report released More than 120 Victorians have ended their lives during the scheme’s first 12 months, while GPs represent half of all registered practitioners.
Queensland backs voluntary assisted dying in state first The State Government’s health committee has recommended passing voluntary assisted dying laws for terminally ill adults.
More than 50 Victorians have utilised new assisted dying laws A total of 52 people have chosen their time to die under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act in its first six months.
A year of progress and change As 2019 comes to an end, newsGP looks back on what has been a significant year for Australian general practice.
WA looks set to legalise voluntary assisted dying With voting on the bill’s final amendments this week, bioethicist Courtney Hempton outlines the legislation and likely next steps.
Second WA politician questions GP involvement in assisted dying scheme The MP argued only psychiatrists and geriatricians can determine a patient’s decision-making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying.
GPs outraged at suggestion of inadequate expertise GPs have expressed anger and disbelief at ‘offensive’ claims they are not sufficiently skilled to provide end-of-life care.