The most ethically complex issue at the heart of the debate about euthanasia is dementia. Advocates consider it a matter of self-determination and autonomy —…
Dr Philip Nitschke has dismissed claims reportedly made by a Swiss prosecutor that the first woman to die in his death pod showed signs of…
Dr Philip Nitschke, the long-time euthanasia campaigner and one-time Aussie GP, was back in international headlines last month. The media’s interest had been stirred by…
Death (and taxes) come to us all. But what returns us to our ultimate maker is always a source of interest. This week saw the…
Investigators will examine another 63 cases involving an alleged cover-up of deaths at Launceston General Hospital by its medical boss. A review is already underway…
Put your hand up if you got the memo that the date of dementia diagnosis was a good idea to include on a death certificate.…
I was astonished to see how many comments were made about my opinion piece on dementia and dying with dignity. As of this week, 51…
It’s been suggested that advance care directives and ‘dying with dignity’ be merged so that people, when competent, can direct what they want to happen…
Legislation to remove a ban on doctors discussing voluntary assisted dying with patients during telehealth consultations will be introduced into federal Parliament. Independent Kate Chaney…
A GP who took the Federal Attorney-General to court to secure legal protections for voluntary assisted dying telehealth consultations has lost his case. Dr Nick…
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