Wait a little while. An alternate voice to question the potential introduction of 'Voluntary Assisted Dying' into the QLD Parliament. definingourdying@gmail.com
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BREAKING: QLD Premier @AnnastaciaMP has deferred #VAD laws until post QLD Election. The proposed laws have been referred to the Queensland Law Reform Commission - due to report March 2021 post. #takeabreath #qldpol #auspol #euthanasia
Let's not forget out medicos when considering #VAD.
Shouldn't we listen to the experts....? #takeabreath #qldpol
With recommendations like these....who's grateful that the Parliamentary Health Committee doesn't get the final say? 🤨🙄🧐 #takeabreath #qldpol #VAD
We call on the QLRC to consider the serious disparity in the level of palliative care available to different QLD'ers when considering #VAD. EVERY QLD'er should have access to the top quality care to prevent being forced into considerations of assisted suicide #takeabreath #qldpol
It's only appropriate that such laws as #VAD should be seriously reconsidered when so many of our elderly and vulnerable have been severely impacted by #COVID2019.
Let's give our vulnerable the very best of care - medically & psychologically. #takeabreath #qldpol
The Parliamentary Health Committee has released their report into Voluntary (funny how they always make sure to include that word 🤔) Assisted Dying. And we're not impressed. Follow us @Defining_Dying to be kept updated & to hear from experts in this field. #qldpol #auspol #VAD
Never thought that we'd see the day that a Parliamentarian is recommending euthanasia for those who literally cannot #consent. Unacceptable. #takeabreath #vad #qldpol
Wait...what? Apparently the QLD Parliamentary Health Committee doesn't think counselling is a necessary condition for those wishing to end their lives....😕 Perhaps it's time they #tookabreath #qldpol #VAD
With the QLD Gov. making a truly bizarre list of recommendations in their report into #VAD, we hope that this one at least is protected....#takeabreath #qldpol #auspol
(6) "The....State Budget...provides an ideal opportunity to significantly invest in palliative care services to demonstrate to the ageing and frail that the Gov. is genuinely considering their health needs." - QLD AMA President Dr Dilip Dhupelia challenges QLD to #takeabreath
(5) "Would they feel the same way if they had access to state-of-the-art palliative care when they need it and where they need it, no matter where they live?" - QLD AMA Head Dr Dilip Dhupelia asking what we're all thinking... #takeabreath #qldpol
(5) "Would they feel the same way if they had access to state-of-the-art palliative care when they need it and where they need it, no matter where they live?" - QLD AMA Head Dr Dilip Dhupelia asking what we're all thinking... #takeabreath #qldpol
(4) 'The real questions to be asked of those pushing for voluntary assisted suicide in Queensland is what are they really seeking? Do they feel they do not have the autonomy to die in comfort and dignity alongside their loved ones and preferably at home?' #takeabreath #qldpol
(4) 'The real questions to be asked of those pushing for voluntary assisted suicide in Queensland is what are they really seeking? Do they feel they do not have the autonomy to die in comfort and dignity alongside their loved ones and preferably at home?' #takeabreath #qldpol
(3) 'This would help ensure doctors meet their ethical duty to care for patients so that death is allowed to occur in comfort and with dignity, regardless of where they live in Queensland.'
- QLD AMA President Dr Dilip Dhupelia urges QLD MP's to #takeabreath #qldpol
(3) 'This would help ensure doctors meet their ethical duty to care for patients so that death is allowed to occur in comfort and with dignity, regardless of where they live in Queensland.'
- QLD AMA President Dr Dilip Dhupelia urges QLD MP's to #takeabreath #qldpol
(2) 'What we need is a complete restructure of palliative care services in QLD. A state-wide “hub and spoke” model of care would allow palliative care units at each major training hospital, supporting palliative care regional clinics within each hospital & health region.' #qldpol
(2) 'What we need is a complete restructure of palliative care services in QLD. A state-wide “hub and spoke” model of care would allow palliative care units at each major training hospital, supporting palliative care regional clinics within each hospital & health region.' #qldpol
(1) Head of QLD AMA: '6 yrs have passed & there has been inexcusable slow progress to improve things. QLD has only half the number of specialist palliative care services it needs to meet the community need & we need to urgently correct this.' #qldpol
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(1) Head of QLD AMA: '6 yrs have passed & there has been inexcusable slow progress to improve things. QLD has only half the number of specialist palliative care services it needs to meet the community need & we need to urgently correct this.' #qldpol
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You can only mend something so much before it's exposed as irretrievably broken. And that's what legalised doctor assisted suicide is for the State of Western Australia. A tragic day for the vulnerable amongst us 💔😢🙄 #takeabreath #qldpol
'55 amendments...were passed...
The Government had insisted the legislation was sound & did not need amending."
So... the legislation was perfect, yet still needed 55 amendments - not to mention 400 that were rejected? #takeabreath #qldpol #wapol
abc.net.au/news/2019-12-05/w…
'55 amendments...were passed...
The Government had insisted the legislation was sound & did not need amending."
So... the legislation was perfect, yet still needed 55 amendments - not to mention 400 that were rejected? #takeabreath #qldpol #wapol
abc.net.au/news/2019-12-05/w…
Excellent observations Adele Farina. Thank you for your consideration of the most vulnerable amongst us #takeabreath #qldpol
Labor MP Adele Farina changed her vote on WA #euthanasia and #assistedsuicide bill due to risk of #wrongfuldeaths pointing to experimental use of poisons, complications, no assessment of decision making capacity at time of ingestion and no witness australiancarealliance.org.a…
'Why would a picture of a dying grandfather having a final drink resonate with so many strangers around the world?
All Norbert Schemm, 87,...wanted in his final moments was his loved ones beside him while he sipped a beer.' #takeabreath #qldpol
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Our deepest appreciation to the Melville Family for sharing their professional & personal perspective on dying - and why euthanasia would pose a grave risk to patients #takeabreath #VAD #qldpol