The most recent report on Victoria’s euthanasia and assisted suicide statistics was released this week and – as feared – the numbers are only going in one direction: Continue reading

“Comfortable with?  I’m a doctor, none!” Continue reading

We, the undersigned Past Presidents of AMA Queensland, wish to highlight significant matters of concern in the current proposed legislation regarding Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) to come before the Queensland Parliament. Whether individuals are opposed to or supportive of VAD these are unacceptable risks in the current proposed legislation. Continue reading

Toowoomba Hospice provides free palliative care to those who need it. Continue reading

Apparently, there isn’t enough death in the world for some people, at least that seems to be the case for some members of parliament. Continue reading

It is the task of academics to support evidence-based debate, including sharing research findings with community and political audiences; at least that’s what Professors Ben White and Lindy Willmott of QUT’s Australian Centre for Health Law Research say. Continue reading

By any measure, three votes in favour of a proposition and three votes against it is a dead heat with no winner. Continue reading

Have you ever forgotten the PIN to your credit or debit card, especially after not using it for a while? Continue reading

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Here at Hope, we really believe that life, even in its hardest moments, is worth fighting for – right to the very end. Continue reading