ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Telehealth ban meant Sue died before she could access assisted dying

Sue Collins died shortly after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease due to delays in accessing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) services in regional Victoria. Her husband, Ken, stated that federal laws preventing telehealth consultations hindered their options, ultimately affecting the time they had together as she faced significant health deterioration. Advocates continue to push for legislative changes to improve access.

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