‘The law will be changed’: GP laments impact of VAD ruling A ruling this week in the Federal Court confirmed that telehealth cannot be used during the voluntary assisted dying process.
GP resources for voluntary assisted dying New laws mean GPs are ‘almost certain’ to be asked about VAD, and an upcoming event aims to help them answer.
In Practice: Children with suspected serious bacterial infection GPs have been issued a reminder about swift antibiotic treatment in paediatric cases of serious bacterial infection.
Territories free to make voluntary assisted dying laws The landmark decision means the ACT and Northern Territory now have the same rights as states to pass voluntary assisted dying legislation.
Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW While the laws will not be implemented for another 18 months, experts say there is much to be done before the end of 2023.
Voluntary assisted dying one step closer in NSW New South Wales is moving closer to legalising voluntary assisted dying, but there are hurdles ahead.
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.