Silence of the Lambie: Medevac law’s final hope stays mum on plans
The government tabled legislation to repeal the laws earlier this month.
Tag: Human rights
Med school finally hands out degrees to trailblazing women
The 'Edinburgh Seven' were among the first to study medicine in the UK, enrolling, but never graduating, 150 years ago.
GPs could start euthanasia conversations under WA plan
Expert panel's report to Parliament also calls for nurse practitioners to be able to assess patients.
Doctors warned that discussing euthanasia over the phone is a crime
Health minister warns assisted dying can only be discussed in person.
RACGP backtracks on voluntary euthanasia endorsement
The college says it is acutely aware its members hold differing views on the contentious issue.
Dutton outraged at doctors assessing asylum-seekers remotely
The Federal Government wants to appeal the decision.
Voluntary assisted dying is a ‘recipe for murder’: AMA WA
The group claims there is a 'potential for unlawful deaths'.
Don’t get in the way of assisted dying, palliative care providers told
Conscientious objectors still have a duty to support patients, peak body says.
Government to destroy Dr Phelps’ medevac bill
Doctors say more than 40 people have been transferred to Australia since the laws passed.
Victory: Dr Kerryn Phelps’ medivac bill to become law
The reform means doctors will have more power over medical transfers of asylum seekers in offshore detention.
