Informed Consent - Stop Gag Clauses & Censorship

In the United States, policy discussion surrounding informed consent often focuses on "spam" clauses, laws requiring clinicians to discuss false and misleading information. But in Victoria, Australia, policy discussion surrounding informed consent has focused on "gag" clauses, laws preventing clinicians from presenting options such as MAID/VAD.  

But it now looks like Victoria will be lifting its ban on health practitioners initiating discussions about voluntary assisted dying as an option. Law, ethics, and medical practice almost always require that patients be apprised of all reasonable options, so they can determine which best accord with their goals, preferences, and values.

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