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…