More than 50 people have died in the first six months of Victoria's euthanasia scheme and there is no evidence any of them were coerced.
Nine of those died using medication administered by a practitioner, while 43 administered medication themselves. Medication has been dispensed for 66 people. Despite the trauma of watching their loved one die, they largely had positive reflections on the experience. "I have not seen - and I have been looking, believe me, I have seen no indication of any type of coercion," Ms King said.
Terminally ill adults need two medical professionals to sign off on their application, and the Victorian government may help pay for doctors or applicants to travel for face-to-face meetings.
You mean that dozens of people have 'chosen' to end their lives with dignity and foregoing pain, suffering and the indignity associated with dementia. RIP folks.
In other news youth suicide is increasing too
I certainly we take this option when and if needed. Die with Dignity
Now wait for LyleShelton to blow this up out of all proportions
Thank god for SBS. I am now abandoning our ABC for SBS which has better programs, less crap, & is quality compared to the ABC which has detiriorated rapidly under Buttrose. cpared to
This news encourages me greatly. Over 50 individuals in Victoria have been able to die without pain, in dignity and plan their goodbyes. I hope Tasmania follows because I should not have to move interstate to access a basic human right.
The sky has not fallen in, Chicken Little (aka SBS). Breathless 'dozens' implies it's a large number. It's about 1 in 500 deaths in Victoria (2.5 times as many people (125) are killed on Victoria's roads each 6 months (
Readers seeking support and information about suicide can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day online and on 13 11 14. Other services include the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, Beyond Blue and Kids Helpline (for people aged five to 25) on 1800 55 1800.
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