Update from the WA Department of Health End of Life Care Program – Voluntary Assisted Dying Virtual Event

Update from the WA Department of Health End of Life Care Program Voluntary Assisted Dying

Date: Tuesday 20 July 2021
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Designed for Doctors, General Practitioners, Registered & enrolled nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pastoral Care workers, Facility managers, Aboriginal Health workers, Counsellors working in specialist palliative care or with patients with a life limiting illness

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation has been passed in Western Australia, with implementation taking place on 1st July 2021. VAD is intended to provide people with another choice at end of life and after progressing through a detailed request and assessment process, allows an eligible person to legally access medication that will cause their death. The term ‘voluntary assisted dying’ emphasises the voluntary nature of the choice of the person and their enduring capacity to make this decision.

In June 2021, PaSCE provided an update, introducing health professionals to the VAD process and Statewide Navigator service. Join us, to hear from the Department of Health End of Life Care Program with an overview of Voluntary Assisted Dying 3 weeks into the legislation.

Presented by
Amanda Bolleter
Project Director, End of Life Care | Health Networks Clinical Leadership & Reform | Clinical Excellence Division Department of Health

Dr Brilliana von Katterfeld
Principal Policy & Project Officer , Voluntary Assisted Dying Act Implementation Project End of Life Care Program | Clinical Excellence Division Department of Health