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Voluntary Assisted Dying Now Legal Nationwide

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Voluntary Assisted Dying Now Legal Nationwide

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state and in the ACT. What does this mean for medical practice, and how should a doctor approach a patient who inquires about it?

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What are the typical eligibility criteria across the state laws?

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How does VAD differ from euthanasia and from palliative sedation?

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What is conscientious objection in the VAD context, and what duties remain even when a doctor objects?

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  • Four pillars: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice.
  • Name the conflict → weigh both sides → gather more info → safe, patient-centred action.
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  • Timeline: Victoria 2017 (first), WA 2019, Tasmania, QLD, SA, NSW by 2023, ACT 2025. The NT is finalising legislation; ACT 2025 removed prior territory rights restrictions.
  • Common eligibility: decision-making capacity, voluntary and enduring request, advanced illness expected to cause death within 6-12 months (12-18 for neurodegenerative in some states), suffering not relievable in a tolerable manner. Most laws require two independent assessments and a cooling-off period.
  • Conscientious objection is protected, but doctors retain a duty to inform patients of their right to seek another practitioner and to not obstruct access. A respectful, non-judgmental conversation that explores meaning, fear, and palliative options is the starting point — VAD is one of several care possibilities to discuss.
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Distinguishes VAD from neighbouring practices

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