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163626 - Avant live: Insights - Voluntary Assisted Dying Act

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Voluntary assisted dying laws came into effect in Victoria on 19 June 2019. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 allows doctors to prescribe patients a medication to cause their death, if the person meets strict eligibility criteria and has completed the request and assessment process. 

It is essential that General practitioners are aware of the legal and ethical requirements of the legislation prior to supporting a patient participating in a VAD process. 

Learning outcomes
  • 1. Discuss the process of Voluntary Assisted Dying from a General Practitioners perspective.
  • 2. Identify and comply with the legal requirements and processes outlined in the VAD legislation (Safety)
  • 3. Demonstrate the reporting requirements throughout the process.
  • 4. Develop an overview on the prohibition on raising the issue.
    • Type
    Type -> Online Learning
    Delivery
    Delivery -> Face to face
    Title
    163626 - Avant live: Insights - Voluntary Assisted Dying Act
    Speciality Classification
    Speciality Classification -> Medical Doctors -> General Practice ( GP ) / Family Medicine
    Location
    Location -> Australia -> VIC -> Melbourne
    Duration
    2 hours
    Start Date
    01-Aug-2019
    CPD
    2 hours
    Price
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    Location
    Online
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    The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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