Voluntary assisted dying in Australia and New Zealand: Exploring the potential for nurse practitioners to assess eligibility

The enactment of laws that permit voluntary assisted dying reflects community views about end-of-life choices for those who are suffering and dying and includes a commitment to equitable access. Australian and New Zealand voluntary assisted dying frameworks are embedded in healthcare and authorise medical practitioners to assess whether a person meets prescribed eligibility criteria for access to voluntary assisted dying.
Source: Collegian - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research