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Webinar: Navigating Assisted Dying in Rural Communities

The EOLC Act 2019 is the legal framework for AD in New Zealand. On Nov 7 2021, AD became a part of the health and disability system.

Our Speakers:

  • Michael Nestmann – Health New Zealand – Manager Autonomy Team, Living Well National Commissioning
  • Dr Jo Scott-Jones – Pinnacle Health – Clinical Director, and Rural GP

Topics covered are:

  • The EOLC Act 2019 and obligations for health practitioners
  • How the Code of Rights and the Act work together
  • The Assisted dying processes
  • Your role in the process
  • How to respond when a person raises Assisted dying
  • Training and Support
  • Key Data
  • Update on the EOLC review
  • Q & A

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