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New online module on voluntary assisted dying and the law  

End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) has released a new online training module about voluntary assisted dying and the law. The module can be accessed for free at the ELLC online training portal

The new module is designed for medical practitioners, nurses, allied and other health professionals, and medical students. It explores:
  • VAD laws in Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, and Queensland, including eligibility criteria and processes,
  • the role different health professionals may play in relation to VAD, and 
  • whether health professionals and institutions have to provide VAD. 
About ELLC
 
10 other modules about the law on end of life decision-making are available:
  • The role of law in end of life care
  • Capacity and consent to medical treatment
  • Withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining medical treatment
  • Advance Care Planning and Advance Care Directives
  • Substitute decision-making for medical treatment
  • Legal protection for administering pain and symptom relief 
  • Children and end of life decision-making
  • Futile or non-beneficial treatment
  • Emergency treatment for adults
  • Managing conflict
Certificates of completion are available for each module. CPD points may be available from your College, Society or professional organisation. 

ELLC is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. It has been developed by the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in partnership with the Faculty of Health, QUT.



   
 
Read our new factsheet about VAD laws. 

How do I sign-up?

Register at ELLC's online training portal. The online modules are self-paced. You can complete modules online anytime on your PC, tablet or phone.

How much does the training cost?

Nothing! ELLC is free. 

Who can complete the training?

The training has been designed for doctors, medical students, nurses, and allied and other health professionals. 

Why do I need to know end of life law?

Improving your knowledge of end of life law can help you to better support your patients and their families, and manage legal issues that arise in practice.

How long do the modules take?

Each module takes approximately 30-60 minutes to complete. There is 8.5 hours of training in total.

For further information please email endoflifelaw@qut.edu.au or follow us on Twitter @HealthLawQUT 






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