Voluntary assisted dying implementation in Queensland information session

2022wed04may12:00 pmwed1:00 pmVoluntary assisted dying implementation in Queensland information session

Event Details

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 was passed on 16 September 2021 by the Queensland Parliament and will commence on 1 January 2023.

About this event

Queensland Health’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit invites you to join an information session on the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.

Our expert panel will answer your questions and discuss:

  • Queensland’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021
  • What will be delivered for 1 January 2023
  • Insights from Victoria and Western Australia
  • Considerations for implementation
  • How to become an authorised voluntary assisted dying practitioner

The full expert panel includes:

  • Dr Bav Manoharan—Clinical Lead, Voluntary Assisted Dying Implementation
  • Tricia Matthias—Project Executive Director, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit
  • Karen Castle–Pharmacist, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit
  • Haley McNamara—Clinical Policy Manager, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit
  • Caitlin Lock—Clinical Policy Manager, Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit

Email the Queensland Health Voluntary Assisted Dying Unit for more information, or to ask a question in advance at VADImplementation@health.qld.gov.au.

Time

May 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST(GMT+10:00)

Location

Webinar

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