Assisted dying

Date Published: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Duration: 
35:02
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Dr Kate Grundy discusses what general practice needs to know about assisted dying and the New Zealand End of Life Choice Act 2019.

 

Topics:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:00 What does assisted dying mean?
  • 02:27 Who is eligible for assisted dying?
  • 08:31 Informed consent
  • 14:02 Can a health professional opt out?
  • 19:34 Decisions that an eligible person has to make about their assisted death?
  • 24:20 What is the role for the family in this process?
  • 26:08 How does this process sit with different cultural groups- are there any equity issues you can see as the act is implemented?
  • 30:08 being aware of Coercion
  • 32:36 Take home messsages

 

Take-home messages

  • Think about your own personal views and position, then talk amongst your peer group
  • Practice how you might tackle that very first conversation
  • Be prepared that your views may change over time
  • Be well prepared. Get all the training if you choose to go ahead
  • Familiarise yourself with local palliative care services.

 

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Presenter

Kate Grundy
Palliative Medicine Physician

Kate Grundy is a palliative care physician working at CDHB. She is the Clinical Director of Palliative Care at Christchurch Hospital and the Chair of CDHB Clinical Ethics Advisory group.

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This presentation is intended for qualified health practitioners professional development and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Any opinions offered are those of the presenter or other speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of Goodfellow Unit.