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.
Voluntary assisted dying and the role of the GP With assisted dying debates taking place in parliaments around the country, the question now is: What does it mean for GPs?
Examining what assisted dying means for Australia’s GPs What role will GPs play in voluntary assisted dying? That question will be discussed at a GP19 plenary panel.
Voluntary assisted dying: The current state of affairs A proposed bill has been backed by WA’s lower house, bringing it one step closer to legalisation. What about the rest of the country?