It was revealed during Tuesday’s sitting that VAD services would be strictly regulated.
“It has had a comprehensive preparation and consultation process that includes parliamentary inquiries and consideration by the Queensland Law Reform Commission,” Mr McCallum said. Dozens of euthanasia protesters gather outside Queensland Parliament. Photo: Hayden Johnson
VAD patients will face multiple assessments by two qualified doctors, including analysis of their decision-making capacity as well as completing a staged request.
A person will be legally required to make three separate requests and can change their mind at any time.
They must also be assessed as having acted voluntarily and without coercion.