Victoria reports ten times as many deaths as anticipated in first 12 months from VAD and euthanasia catholicleader.com.au
While several Australian state’s debate whether to legalise euthanasia, the state of Victoria, where voluntary assisted dying (VAD) was legalised a year ago has reported more than ten times the anticipated number of deaths.
Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board reported 124 deaths by assisted suicide and euthanasia during its first year, a result Victoria’s bishops said was “not a celebration of good healthcare, but a sad story of the loss of hope and care for vulnerable people.”…
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