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VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING ACT 2017 (NO. 61 OF 2017) - SECT 7

Conscientious objection of registered health practitioners

A registered health practitioner who has a conscientious objection to voluntary assisted dying has the right to refuse to do any of the following—

        (a)     to provide information about voluntary assisted dying;

        (b)     to participate in the request and assessment process;

        (c)     to apply for a voluntary assisted dying permit;

        (d)     to supply, prescribe or administer a voluntary assisted dying substance;

        (e)     to be present at the time of administration of a voluntary assisted dying substance;

        (f)     to dispense a prescription for a voluntary assisted dying substance.



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