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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.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D Ath
Construction will begin next week on the new $91 million, 50-bed Acute Mental Health Unit (AMHU) at the heart of the West Moreton Health’s current expansion.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said construction company BESIX Watpac had been appointed as the main works contractor to build the three-storey mental health unit.
“The Palaszczuk Government has invested more than $146.3 million over 5 years for Stage 1 of the master-planned expansion of Ipswich Hospital and related health services to meet the needs of the fast-growing region,” Minister D’Ath said.