There are pitfalls in giving advance statements the force of law, writes John Chesterman.

This report makes 48 recommendations with a particular focus on fraud, financial abuse, substitute decision making, and family agreements.

This study by Margaret Brown, Justin Beilby and Eric Gargett explores the issues that South Australian general practitioners must consider when introducing advance directives to their patients. There is a lack of information available to assist people to make complex decisions about their dying. General practitioners could assist older patients to understand their choices and...