Stop the spread…We are all responsible, it’s a group effort It is important that everyone helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 Encourage standard precautions amongst your friends and family and anyone you see coming for witnessing Lead by example There are some important and yet simple things that we can all do to make sure […]
AHPRA requires applications for registration to have proof of identity with all supporting documentation to have the original sighted and or provide certified true copies with the application, as well as following the VoI ID protocol of confirming the identity of the person through providing relevant documentation, e.g. passport, drivers licence, etc. Verification of identity
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Video – the video above provides an insight into what it means to be able to have the option of VAD and what a independent witness needs to be considerate off when accepting to be a witness under these circumstances. Overview As noted in the process overview Voluntary Assisted Dying is a: •A structured process
IntroductionSince Victoria became the first Australian state to pass legislation allowing Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) on 29 November 2017, other States have passed or are in the process of introducing legislation. In principal the law gives anyone suffering a terminal illness, with less than six months to live, the right to end their life. States Overview
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General The key to assessing capacity is to have in mind the overarching principles at all times so as to protect both the person and the authorised witness. Through out Australia the areas that are covered are: • Presume a person has capacity; • Capacity is decision-specific; • Capacity is fluid; • Don’t assume a
This lesson consists of two topics going through to show you the process for processing Statutory Declaration documents by following a short video of the steps needed; in addition you will be able to download a handout for the video and also an additional resource ‘Information Aide Handout’ as a reference you can take and
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency requires that all applications for registration are accompanied by proof of identity. For all supporting documentation, the original must be sighted, or a certified true copy must be supplied. Alternatively, a statutory declaration properly sworn and signed by an authorised witness may be used. The verification of identity protocol
The video on this page provides insight into what it is like to experience situations of voluntary assisted dying, and how it impacts on medical professionals. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 provides a set of guiding principles that needs to be of utmost consideration at all times by any witness involved. These include that:
The key to assessing capacity is to bear in mind several overarching principles at all times, so as to protect both the person and the authorised witness. Throughout Australia, these principles are recognised as: Presume a person has capacity Remember that capacity is decision-specific and fluid Don’t assume a person lacks capacity based on appearances
This lesson consists of two topics. In these, you will go through the process for processing statutory declaration documents by following a short video of the steps needed. In addition, you will be able to download a handout for the video, and an additional information aide handout that you can take with you and use as
