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January 04 2024
Voluntary assisted dying - What is a first request?
Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now a choice for eligible people at the end-of-life and clinicians may be asked how patients may access it.
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In preparing for commencement of voluntary assisted dying in NSW on 28 November 2023, the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying General Awareness Training, Healthcare Worker Obligations, and Access Standard are now available on the NSW Health website.
A voluntary assisted dying awareness training module for NSW healthcare workers is now available. This is intended for any healthcare worker in NSW, including those in the public and private healthcare system.
Upon completing this awareness training module, healthcare workers will be able to:
How to access the training
NSW Health employees:
All other healthcare workers:
All healthcare workers in NSW have obligations under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022, including those with a conscientious objection. The healthcare worker obligations information provides guidance for healthcare workers in NSW on their obligations in providing support for patients seeking information about or access to voluntary assisted dying.
The Access Standard sets out how the Ministry of Health facilitates access to voluntary assisted dying for residents of NSW including:
The document also details what steps have been taken to facilitate access for people living in regional or remote areas.
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