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Community information about voluntary assisted dying

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Community information about voluntary assisted dying

Victoria's voluntary assisted dying law allows a person in the late stages of advanced disease to take medication prescribed by a doctor that will bring about their death at a time they choose. This document provides an overview about voluntary assisted dying with information on background, law, access and how it will work.
Target audience:
General
Service area:
VIC
Published:
April 2019
Last reviewed:
December 2023
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