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NT’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Debate | Adelaide News
The Northern Territory has finally legalized voluntary assisted dying, a landmark moment welcomed by Dr. Philip Nitschke, who helped pioneer the practice in 1995—but he’s critical of the new law’s strict 12-month prognosis rule, calling it medically unrealistic and overly reliant on doctors. Patients like Dave Collins with incurable cancer fear they’ll be denied access if doctors can’t predict their timeline accurately. Personal stories, including Eileen’s sister’s peaceful passing in Victoria, highlight the emotional stakes—and Eileen calls the 12-month limit “ridiculous.” Even former Chief…
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