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

Calgary judge rules woman with #autism can seek Medical Assistance in Dying over objections of her father. Decision stayed 30 days so father can decide if he will appeal. calgaryherald.com/news/local-new… via Calgary Herald #MAiD

The Long Goodbye - New Alzheimer's Society Advert: A new advert from Alzheimer's Society UK portrays the way in which dementia devastates the lives of those living with the condition and their loved ones.

This moving portrayal offers a glimpse into the… dlvr.it/T4b5ym

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)

Many ask 'Why do we still order so many unnecessary or harmful tests, procedures, and medications?'

We tried to find out.
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/3/e… BMJ_Open

#overdiagnosis WONCA marc jamoulle PODC Victor Montori, MD 💙 Therapeutics Initiative Margaret McCartney ChoosingWiselyCanada Juan Gérvas

Katherine Waller delivers a masterclass on Voluntary Assisted Dying: the legal differences from state to state at 2024 Medico Legal Congress @achlr katherine Waller Ben White Lindy Willmott

Generative AI could radically alter the practice of law. If it can do in 20 seconds a task that would have taken a dozen associates 50 hours each, then why would big legal firms continue hiring dozens of associates? econ.st/4al9IVp 👇

Advance care planning enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions. Start now, Advance Care Planning Week! ➡️ advancecareplanning.org.au

#ACPWeek24

NEW (OPEN ACCESS) PAPER OUT!!!

Shih-Ning Then, As/Prof Kerry Ann O'Grady, and I evaluated the the state of international regulatory guidance on #pediatricbiobanking for researchers, HRECS, and families.

Our conclusion: We MUST do better
doi.org/10.1007/s00431…

'None of your business' -- Father asks court to stop 27-year-old daughter's #MAiD death. Woman won’t disclose reasons medical assistance in dying was requested and approved, citing medical autonomy, by Meghan Grant
cbc.ca/news/canada/ca… via @cbcnews #bioethics

#CanadianMAiDCurriculum now available through CAMAP

Kimberly’s former partner sought help for voluntary assisted dying at a Catholic hospital only to be told ‘I can’t help you’ dlvr.it/Sy4qXJ

Sad to leave #ICEL4 . A fantastic conference. The only consolation is that we will do it all again at Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) in Brisbane Australia in 2026 for #ICEL5 !

End-of-Life Healthcare Super Summit - ICEL4: I have been so pleased to engage the past few days with end-of-life researchers and practitioners from around the world at ICEL4.  

We wrap up this Saturday morning with one last concurrent session and one… dlvr.it/T3rFq3

National #MAiD training program from #CAMAP presented by Dr Stefanie Green. Comprehensive process of development of training in Canada. Particularly interested in the discussion of practitioner resilience #Icel4 #assisteddying . Lindy Willmott to follow on Australian training

Great presentation by Lindy Willmott on #VAD mandating training in Australia. Unique internationally because doctors must complete this training before they can provide #assisteddying in Australia. #ICEL4 Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

Listen to Pauline McGrath on ABC's Conversations talking about her husband David's decision to use Voluntary Assisted Dying after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. 'He always did things on his own terms.' ow.ly/Ohmm50QOngv

Great presentation Casey Haining. Makes an important point that regulation is provided at the institutional level and this is critical - a point often overlooked. #assisteddying #VAD

Great overview of some of first empirical research on #assisteddying in New Zealand by Dr Jessica Young (with Jeanne Snelling) at #ICEL4 conference. #institutionalobjection Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

You can see this research here too: bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… &
bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…