‘I don’t fear God’s judgement’: Catholic doctor on why he now supports euthanasia
Oncologist Dr Phillip Parente reflects on balancing his faith with his involvement with the Victorian voluntary assisted dying scheme.
Tag: Death and Dying
Doctors urged not to discuss ‘effect of lethal substances’ in VAD telehealth consults
Doctors who discuss it with patients by telehealth are still at risk of breaking the federal law, says Dr Roger Hunt.
Many doctors support VAD but would they administer the lethal drug?
While support for VAD is high, a new survey sheds light on the willingness of doctors to be directly involved in ending a patient's life
‘Pedantic’: Doctors on working in Victoria’s euthanasia regime
However, researchers stressed some valued the safeguards in place
Here’s how Qld’s voluntary assisted dying bill differs from other states
Queensland has become the latest Australian state to move forward on the issue of voluntary assisted dying. Draft legislation, developed by the Queensland Law Reform…
Dr Pam’s final farewell to her mother
Mom was declining rapidly towards the end of December. Suffering from a fractured hip, dementia and heart failure, I hoped her ordeal would end soon. …
What’s the risk of recurrent stillbirth?
Canadian obstetricians say their novel observations may be useful in counselling worried women.
Job-related physical activity ‘linked to early death’
Large study suggests that exercise at work and play has opposite effects.
When is a patient dead after flatlining?
In 'surprising' findings, a study tracks how the heart can struggle to restart as death unfolds.
Half of cancer patients ‘never heard of’ advance care planning
They are also more likely to talk to family or friends about their preferences than doctors.
