Assessing the operation of voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia. This project will undertake the first national assessment of how Australia’s new voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are operatin

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Assessing the operation of voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia. This project will undertake the first national assessment of how Australia’s new voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are operating in practice. Working with VAD Boards and health departments in 5 states, this research will use, for the first time, non-public Board data to better understand the VAD experience at state and national levels. Semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders will address knowledge gaps including about community awareness of VAD, access barriers and health professional experiences. Based on research findings, the project will recommend changes to law, policy and practice which, if implemented, will improve VAD quality and safety for the benefit of patients, families, health professionals and the community.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4804 - Law In Context. Lead: Prof Ben White