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

Sources Dr Jo Scott-Jones Article – https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/ed…

Michael Nestmann Slidepack – https://htrhn.org.nz/wp-content/uploa…