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VIC voluntary assisted dying laws in operation

Victoria’s new assisted dying laws have so far administered 81 permits to state residents and 52 people have died after accessing prescribed medication. A second report from the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board was tabled in parliament on Wednesday where State Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said there was a high demand in the state for voluntary assisted dying. Training to assess patients is currently being completed by 370 doctors. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au

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