Conclusion: Two central themes 1⃣ the importance of clear, honest and Culturally Safe and Respectful #communication 2⃣ the role of collective decision-making at the #EndofLife – emerged throughout the analysis #CulturalSafety

Our new paper Alternative Law Journal explores #medical treatment laws + #endoflife decision-making with Australian #FirstNations peoples, families and community shorturl.at/jszMO Clinicians can learn more in our free online module at ellc.edu.au #CulturalSafety #palliativecare

And finally, this article builds on work undertaken in Victoria, Australia, which has been accepted for publication in the University of New South Wales Law Journal and will be published later this year: eprints.qut.edu.au/244335/1/Accep…

Absolutely delighted to have returned from leave and see our article published in the Medical Law Review! We examined how caregivers and patients influence #MAiD law reform and the operation of MAiD in practice in Canada academic.oup.com/medlaw/advance…

This policy work is based on research published in MJA: 'Implications of voluntary #assisteddying for #advancecareplanning ': tinyurl.com/2z367r9a
#VAD #ACP Lindy Willmott Casey Haining MadeleineArcher Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

People may wish to talk about #assisteddying during #ACP conversations. We collaborated with #AdvanceCarePlanning Australia on guiding principles for health profs & orgs plus a consumer fact sheet bit.ly/3xSaZFy #VAD Lindy Willmott Casey Haining MadeleineArcher Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

Congrats to my amazing supervisor, As/Prof Andrew McGee publishing this book!!!!

The second Trans-Tasman Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference hosted by Go Gentle Australia and VADANZ will be held in October. This year, with support from Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR), the conference will also contain a research component. Submit an abstract today gogentleaustralia.org.au/vadcon24

Congratulations to Andy McGee on his new book with Charles Foster. A ringing endorsement from Iain McGilchrist: “I wanted to cheer all the way through this beautifully written book.” Find out more: research.qut.edu.au/achlr/2024/04/…

This Background Briefing ABC News story is a powerful illustration of the harms #institutionalobjection causes patients and families seeking #assisteddying . Annika Blau Ruthie Jeanneret Dr Eliana Close Lindy Willmott Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

And it matches what families in Victoria said - most reported at least some #institutionalobjection . Research is here: tinyurl.com/4wb54ndd

And summary here: tinyurl.com/yc387ntn.

Ruthie Jeanneret Dr Eliana Close Lindy Willmott Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) Annika Blau #VAD #assisteddying

CfP for the wonderful VADCON24 organised by Go Gentle Australia and VADANZ, this year hosted at Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR). A wonderful, interdisciplinary conference about VAD, this year focusing on Access and Equity gogentleaustralia.org.au/2024_abstracts

Please join us tomorrow (Tue 9 April) for a public lecture with Professor Ian Freckelton AO KC presenting. Find out more and register now: research.qut.edu.au/achlr/2024/03/…

Only 2 days left for #Generalpractices #GPs #nurses to apply for our #ELLC Pilot Study! Improve your #endoflife decision-making skills and receive #CPD + other benefits. Visit shorturl.at/mnLQ4 for info. EOIs close 5 April #practicemangers AAPM Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

#Generalpractices still have time to join our new #ELLC Pilot Study to improve #GPs and #nurses #endoflife decision-making skills. #CPD + benefits available. Visit shorturl.at/mnLQ4 to find our more. EOIs close 5 April #practicemangers AAPM Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

To help with these discussions about #VAD and #ACP , we have collaborated with #AdvanceCarePlanning Australia to develop guiding principles for health professionals: tinyurl.com/4h3kayh6
Advance Care Planning Australia Lindy Willmott Casey Haining MadeleineArcher Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

In #ACP week, important to recognise that while #assisteddying is a different concept, people may wish to discuss it during #ACP conversations. We argue health professionals should be open to this in MJA : tinyurl.com/2z367r9a. Lindy Willmott Casey Haining MadeleineArcher

ACHLR Adjunct Professor Anne-Maree Kelly with panel discussing Unlawful Detention, Gillick competency and other considerations within the hospital/emergency setting INFORMA D&B 33rd Medico Legal Congress Anne-Maree Kelly Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

Very pleased to be attending and presenting at Informa 33rd Annual Medico Legal Congress 2024. Kate Eastman SC is delivering a thoughtful and inspiring opening keynote address: Disability Royal Commission: the interface of health systems and law Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

Join us in raising awareness for #AdvanceCarePlanningWeek .

All healthcare professionals play a vital role in facilitating these discussions to ensure patients' values and preference guide their care.

Learn more about #ACPWeek24 at ow.ly/BpLv50QTX01

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