WA Aged Care: Lack of VAD Transparency

About this episode

The episode discusses the lack of transparency in Western Australia's aged care facilities regarding voluntary assisted dying, highlighting a report by Go Gentle Australia.

Go Gentle Australias report reveals alarming lack of transparency in Western Australias aged care facilities regarding voluntary assisted dying. Only one in ten providers offer full access and clear guidance, leaving families and elders in the dark during end-of-life decisions. Advocates call for investigations, government enforcement, and better resident education. A new online database rates VAD support nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/325946fe6c4f98d5

Topics covered

• aged care
• voluntary assisted dying
• transparency
• end-of-life decisions
• advocacy

Keywords

• aged care
• voluntary assisted dying
• transparency
• Western Australia
• end-of-life decisions
• advocacy
• database

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Go Gentle Australia

Places: Western Australia

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