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Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

The interface between VAD and palliative care, including roles, guidance, and safeguards.

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    Letter to NT Legislative Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on VAD

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    Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia - Guiding Principles for those providing care to people living with a life-limiting illness

    Palliative Care Australia (PCA) acknowledges that voluntary assisted dying laws…

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    Palliative Care and Voluntary Assisted Dying Position Statement

    Palliative Care Australia (PCA) recognises that the topic of voluntary assisted…

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    Experience internationally of the legalisation of assisted dying on the palliative care sector - October 2018

    This review conducted by PCA and Aspex Consulting, explores the international…

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    Reflections and Learnings: Assisted dying in Canada and the United States - November 2018

    This is a report of meetings conducted in October 2018 in Canada, by PCA's Board…

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