Information for medical practitioners and healthcare workers
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Legal obligations for all medical practitioners
All medical practitioners have obligations under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021, including those who choose not to participate in voluntary assisted dying.
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After the person dies—practical steps and legal obligations
Steps that need to be taken after the death of a person who accesses voluntary assisted dying.
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Scope of practice for medical practitioners and other healthcare workers
Learn about the scope of practice and roles for medical practitioners and healthcare workers for voluntary assisted dying.
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Talking to patients about voluntary assisted dying
Information for healthcare workers on responding to requests for information about voluntary assisted dying.
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Conscientious objection
Learn about the obligations under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 that apply to healthcare workers who have a conscientious objection.
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End of life care
Information for healthcare workers on palliative care and voluntary assisted dying.
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Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Handbook
The Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Handbook is a valuable resource to assist healthcare workers, health services and others understand their roles and responsibilities.
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Supporting ineligible people
Ways healthcare workers can provide support for people who wish to access voluntary assisted dying, but don't meet the eligibility criteria.
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Voluntary Assisted Dying clinician series
Video series by clinicians in Australia talking about their experience working with voluntary assisted dying.