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Victorian nurse becomes first voluntary assisted dying patient to donate organs

Victorian nurse becomes first voluntary assisted dying patient to donate organs

For the first time in Australia, a patient who chose to undergo voluntary assisted dying has donated their organs for transplant. So, how did the strict legal and regulatory frameworks governing the processes in Victoria interact in this case?

Law Report · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

September 26, 202328m 38s

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For the first time in Australia, a patient who chose to undergo voluntary assisted dying has donated their organs for transplant. So, how did the strict legal and regulatory frameworks governing the processes in Victoria interact in this case?

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Marlene Bevernvoluntary assisted dyingVADeuthanasiaorgan donationdonate organstransplanttransplantationtissue donationRohit D'CostaJames HurleyBallaratVictoriahuman rightslegislationchartersQueensland human rightsVictoria Charter of Rights and ResponsibilitiesMelbourneKylie Evansyouth detentionpolice watch housesDamien CarrickThe Law Report