Voices From Voluntary Assisted Dying
by Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith
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This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia. VAD enables eligible people to voluntarily access and self-administer - or in some cases have a doctor administer - a medication that will end their life.The journeys undertaken in this podcast are deeply personal and reflective of the speakers' own experiences and circumstances.VAD in South Australia is only accessible to people who meet strict criteria.Comprehensive information on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Your State is provided on the Go Gentle website at https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/vad_in_your_state or by contacting your State Health Department.If listening to this podcast raises distressing issues for you, please contact one of the following support services:Griefline (https://griefline.org.au/) 1300 845 745Grief Australia (https://www.grief.org.au/) 1800 642 745Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 13 11 14, or c