HEP Death & Dying Flashcards
1
Q
Where is VAD permissible?
A
VIC & WA. Illegal in NT & ACT and being introduced in all other states/territories.
2
Q
Criteria for VAD
A
- Australian Citizen
- Over 18
- Voluntary
- Enduring/ongoing request
- Illness must be incurable (VIC, TAS, SA) or irreversible (TAS), threatening death within 6/12 mths, causing suffering that cannot be relieved in a way that the person finds tolerable [Excl. disability, mental illness, dementia].
3
Q
VAD Process
A
- Voluntarily initiated by pt
- Pt makes three requests (one in writing)
- Two assessments VAD trained doctors w specialist opinions.
