Managing Voluntary Assisted Dying Policy
MP 0154/21 - Managing Voluntary Assisted Dying Policy (pdf 170KB)
Applicable to: This policy is applicable to WA Health entities who provide health service to patients in respect to adult end of life care.
Description: The purpose of the Managing Voluntary Assisted Dying Policy (this policy) is to outline the minimum requirements for WA Health entities to appropriately, safely, and effectively manage and respond to requests for voluntary assisted dying across the WA health system.
Voluntary assisted dying allows an eligible adult to legally access the voluntary assisted dying substance that will cause their death.
The requirements of this policy are in addition to the legal requirements of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019.
Legislation to be read in conjunction with this policy:
When developing local policies and procedures related to voluntary assisted dying applicable Mandatory Policies include:
This policy is issued under the Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(c) of the Health Services Act 2016 and is a mandatory requirement for the Department of Health pursuant to section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
This policy is binding on Health Service Providers and employees of the Health Service Providers. The Department of Health staff responsible for the provision of health services, voluntary assisted dying oversight, administration, training, and system support are expected to comply with this Policy.
Date of effect: 01 July 2021
Policy Framework
Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality
Voluntary-Assisted-Dying-Reporting-Template (xlsx 45KB)
WA Voluntary Assisted Dying Guidelines
WA Voluntary Assisted Dying Approved Training
Western Australian Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Care Navigator Service
CEO Practitioner Eligibility Requirements
Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Pharmacy Service