Important Documents

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 outlines the VAD law in Queensland.

On the Queensland Government website there are a number of advance care planning forms.

Advance Health Directives help you plan your medical wishes for the future. Your signature must be witnessed by your doctor and then by a lawyer or JP. This form is legally binding.

A Statement of Choices helps guide those making healthcare decisions on behalf of others.

An Enduring Power of Attorney (Long form) allows you to appoint an attorney for personal matters, including health and a different attorney for your financial matters.

An Enduring Power of Attorney (Short form) allows you to appoint the same attorney to manage both your personal and financial affairs.

The Statement of Choices: Form A is for people who can decide about their own future health care. This form is not legally binding.

The Statement of Choices: Form B should be filled out by the legally appointed substitute decision-maker of people who no longer have decision-making capacity and can’t make health care decisions for themselves. This form is not legally binding.

The Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying handbook  helps healthcare workers and services understand their responsibilities relating to VAD.

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