‘On his own terms’: James Valentine chose assisted dying, but barriers remain for Australians wanting to access it (opens in new tab)

Applications for voluntary assisted dying are rising, but Australia is the only nation that prevents the use of telehealth during the processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen the beloved broadcaster and saxophonist James Valentine passed away this week it was on his terms – he was at home, surrounded by his family, after making the choice to use voluntary assisted dying (VAD).“Throughout his illness, James did it his way, which lasted all the way until the end,” ...