‘I sat at my desk sobbing’: GP’s grief at his patient’s lonely suicide
Dr Nick Carr's patient took his own life after being denied access to Victoria's assisted dying scheme.
Tag: Voluntary Assisted Dying Victoria
Voluntary euthanasia in the age of coronavirus: A doctor’s story
Melbourne oncologist Dr Cam McLaren explains the challenges of helping patients access Victoria's assisted dying laws during COVID-19 restrictions.…
Australia’s first euthanasia doctor tells his story of ending the lives of patients
Dr Cam McLaren has been involved in the deaths of 39 terminally ill patients, administering a lethal injection in three cases.
Much is missing from Victoria’s report into its assisted dying scheme
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board has this week published a report detailing the first six months of the legislation in action in Victoria, covered…
Strong demand: Scores of Victorians undergo euthanasia in first six months
More than 130 patients have been approved to use the state's voluntary assisted dying scheme.
Professor Brian Owler defends euthanasia ‘gagging clause’
The clause has been branded an 'unwarranted infringement' on doctor-patient communication.
Euthanasia gagging clause ‘threatens’ doctor-patient relationship
Victorian doctors face AHPRA sanctions if they initiate a conversation on assisted dying.
Palliative Care Australia clarifies stance on assisted dying
After a 'long journey', CEO Rohan Greenland says it won't argue for or against.
Will doctors be committing crimes when discussing euthanasia over the phone?
Australian Doctor asked leading legal experts whether doctors can be prosecuted for discussing assisted dying over the phone.
Doctors free to initiate euthanasia talks with patients under draft WA law
In a departure from the Victorian model, nurse practitioners can administer the lethal drugs.
