Psychiatrists' views on the New Zealand End of Life Choice Act.

Helen CassidyAdam SimsSusanna Every-Palmer

Published in: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2022)

Few NZ psychiatrists were willing to be involved with the Act. There was a perceived lack of information around a psychiatrist's role, responsibilities and legal protections. Further guidance is needed regarding the concept of capacity in assisted dying and the factors that challenge these assessments.

Keyphrases

palliative care
social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
health information
decision making