Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now an available end-of-life choice everywhere in Australia, except the Northern Territory. Many patients will wish to have conversations about VAD with their general practitioner (GP), as a known and trusted first point of contact for health concerns. This article outlines GPs’ legal and professional requirements for engaging in these...

This study suggests that Australian GPs may be open to a proactive approach to frailty assessment and treatment, given appropriate training and resources.