Posts by Hannah Butler

The Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Advance Care Directives) Act 2021 came into effect on the 21st of November 2022. This change means that an Advance Care Directive has a legal basis and provides obligations under law for health practitioners to follow an advance care directive where reasonable. You can find the new Advance Care Directive…

Palliative Care Tasmania has put together an engaging and challenging two day conference program. Join us for 2 days that will feature expert national and international speakers, quality engagement and specialist content. You will gain valuable insights focusing on innovative clinical developments, best practice, education and research. The 2022 Tasmanian Palliative Care Conference brings together…

Learning Guide for Medical Practitioners This learning guide has been developed by a team of palliative care experts and reviewed by clinicians with extensive palliative care experience, including current medical practitioners. They will support medical practitioners to build their capacity and improve networks between themselves and specialist palliative care services. A print / PDF writable…

End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) is a training program for medical practitioners, medical students, and other health professionals about the law relating to end of life decision-making. This includes decisions that happen in the last days and months of life, as well as Advance Care Planning. Improving your knowledge of end of life…