Voluntary assisted dying details hard to find in SA, advocates say, as introduction date nears

Voluntary Assisted Dying Regional advocates for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in South Australia worry the process will not be accessible when its rollout begins later this month.  Key points: Voluntary assisted…

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Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying Medication program under the spotlight after regional man’s long wait

voluntary assisted dying medication Alan Clark finally got approved for Victoria's voluntary assisted dying Medication scheme after spending months trying to access it. Key points: Alan Clark died before he was…

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Massachusetts doctor loses court battle for medical assistance in dying but plans to appeal the decision

A Massachusetts doctor, diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, says he will continue his legal fight to ensure his access to medical assistance in dying. Roger Kligler, M.D., said…

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