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Perspectives of cancer treatment providers regarding voluntary assisted dying in Victoria
Author(s) -
Yoong Jaclyn,
Franco Michael,
William Leeroy,
Poon Peter
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
internal medicine journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.596
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-5994
pISSN - 1444-0903
DOI - 10.1111/imj.13939
Subject(s) - medicine , legislation , palliative care , turnover , nursing , family medicine , law , management , political science , economics
A survey of cancer treatment providers at our institution exploring their perspectives regarding voluntary assisted dying in Victoria and the imminent legislation showed that while almost all were aware of the Bill (92%), reported knowledge and understanding of it was much less (38%). As many clinicians supported the Bill as opposed it (28%); 44% were uncertain of their stance. Most were unwilling to directly provide voluntary assisted dying; if they did, would refer to palliative care services for ongoing support.