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/educate/practice/first-time-i-examined-my-beliefs-and-provided-assisted-death
• Michael Nestmann Slidepack – https://htrhn.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AD-presentation-Hauora-Taiwhenua-Rural-Health-Network-23-July.pdf