GP says he changed his mind on VAD after consult with dying patient
RACGP rural chair Dr Michael Clements has done a U-turn on his views after a 78-year-old woman’s experience 'turned him around'
High-profile GP Dr Michael Clements says he has had a change of mind on voluntary assisted dying after an encounter with a terminally ill cancer patient.
Before Irene Bizon’s appointment, the RACGP rural chair says his Anglican faith and medical training meant that he could never become involved in voluntary assisted dying (VAD).
“Prior to meeting Irene, I was pretty comfortable with my position of no, this isn’t something I’m going to get involved with,” Dr Clements tells 6minutes.
“My faith is important to me. And the idea of assisted dying doesn’t sit well within my framework.
