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3 weeks ago | 
tandfonline.com | Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney |Ben White
AbstractLegalization of voluntary assisted dying (VAD), is increasingly being considered in many countries worldwide. Some regimes have a designated implementation period, after the law has passed but before it comes into force, to develop processes and systems required for VAD to be integrated within existing healthcare.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
agedcareinsite.com.au | Ben White |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
Voluntary assisted dying is lawful in all Australian states. This allows terminally ill adults who are suffering and have decision-making capacity to choose to receive help to die. Victoria’s law was the first, coming into effect in 2019. New South Wales was the last state, with its voluntary assisted dying law beginning in late 2023.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
medicalxpress.com | Ben White |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
Voluntary assisted dying is lawful in all Australian states. This allows terminally ill adults who are suffering and have a decision-making capacity to choose to receive help to die. Victoria's law was the first, coming into effect in 2019. New South Wales was the last state, with its voluntary assisted dying law beginning in late 2023.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
theconversation.com | Ben White |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
Voluntary assisted dying is lawful in all Australian states. This allows terminally ill adults who are suffering and have decision-making capacity to choose to receive help to die. Victoria’s law was the first, coming into effect in 2019. New South Wales was the last state, with its voluntary assisted dying law beginning in late 2023.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
spcare.bmj.com | Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney |Ben White
AbstractObjectives As more countries legalise assisted dying, it is of increasing significance for policy-makers and the medical profession. Doctors are needed for patients to access this choice; however, there is currently limited participation. Few studies identify what factors, if any, facilitate participation in assisted dying and how the inter-relationship of multiple factors may also influence participation.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
publish.csiro.au | Ben White |Amanda Ward |Rachel Feeney |Lindy Willmott
References1 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet. Voluntary assisted dying. Darwin: Northern Territory Government of Australia; 2024. Available at https://cmc.nt.gov.au/project-management-office/voluntary-assisted-dying [cited 22 July 2024]. 2 Waller K, Del Villar K, Willmott L, White B. Voluntary assisted dying in Australia: a comparative and critical analysis of state laws. Univ NSW Law J 2023; 46(4): 1421-1470. | Google Scholar | 3 Queensland Health. Access to voluntary assisted dying.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
agedcareinsite.com.au | Casey M Haining |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure is expected to almost double in the next 30 years. There is ongoing public discussion about whether dementia should be a qualifying illness under Australian voluntary assisted dying laws. Voluntary assisted dying is now lawful in all six states, but is not available for a person living with dementia.
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May 21, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Casey M Haining |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure is expected to almost double in the next 30 years. There is ongoing public discussion about whether dementia should be a qualifying illness under Australian voluntary assisted dying laws. Voluntary assisted dying is now lawful in all six states, but is not available for a person living with dementia.
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May 20, 2024 | 
lsj.com.au | Casey M Haining |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
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May 21, 2024 10:24 am AEST
Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure is expected to almost double in the next 30 years.
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May 20, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Ben White |Casey Michelle Haining |Lindy Willmott |Rachel Feeney
Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure is expected to almost double in the next 30 years. There is ongoing public discussion about whether dementia should be a qualifying illness under Australian voluntary assisted dying laws. Voluntary assisted dying is now lawful in all six states, but is not available for a person living with dementia.
