The controversial topic of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is receiving significant attention at
state government levels and in the community. Acknowledging potential legalisation of VAD …

A survey of cancer treatment providers at our institution exploring their perspectives
regarding voluntary assisted dying in Victoria and the imminent legislation showed that …

Abstract Background In the Australian state of Victoria, specialist doctors are central to the
operation of voluntary assisted dying (VAD). However, a broad range of clinicians may be …

Objectives To investigate the perspectives of doctors involved with voluntary assisted dying
in Victoria regarding the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) and its operation. Design …

Despite widespread reform in Australia, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) remains
ethically opposed to voluntary assisted dying (VAD). This article argues that the AMA should …

Background Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) became legal in the Australian state of Victoria
on 19 June 2019 and will be legal in Western Australia from 2021. Other Australian states …

In six Australian states, voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is (or will be) a lawful end-of-life
option for terminally ill competent adults. At the time of writing, VAD laws have commenced …

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) 1 came into effect in Victoria on 19 June 2019.
We present the case of an inpatient death under the voluntary assisted dying Act in our …

This paper provides a broad discussion about voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Australia.
The discussion examines the history of the VAD debate in Australia and whether public …

Surgeons play a significant role in the treatment of patients with many types of cancer,
including the management of advanced and recurrent disease after long periods of apparent …