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QUEENSLAND NEWS

November 11

Queensland Government Appoints VAD Review Board

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board (the Review Board) is an independent oversight body. Its role is to oversee, monitor and report on the operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.

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August 31, 2022

Queensland VAD Implementation Conference

The Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Implementation Conference for healthcare workers was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and virtually, on Saturday 29 October 2022. You can view the recording here.

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INTERSTATE CONTACTS

Victoria - Dying With Dignity Victoria

Western Australia - Dying With Dignity Western Australia

South Australia - VADSA - Voluntary Assisted Dying South Australia

Tasmania - Dying With Dignity Tasmania

New South Wales - Dying With Dignity New South Wales

Australian Capital Territory - Dying With Dignity ACT

Northern Territory - Northern Territory Voluntary Euthanasia Society

WORLD NEWS

November 16

BOOK REVIEW: ASSISTED, A DOCTOR’S STORY OF ASSISTED DEATH AND EMBRACING LIFE

ASSISTED, A DOCTOR’S STORY OF ASSISTED DEATH AND EMBRACING LIFE

By Dr STEFANIE GREEN

Published in Australia by Allen and Unwin 2022, available in bookshops or on order

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July 29, 2022

Research shows that US patients of VAD are mostly white, middle class and suffering from cancer

Medical Blog Science 20 reports research which shows that in the US those who die under the MAiD scheme are mostly white, middle class and suffering from cancer – results similar to those elsewhere.

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