Nightshift 13 2 26 - Dr Keith McArthur-720p30

In this episode of Nightshift, we speak with Tasmanian GP Dr Keith McArthur about the realities of providing Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in a regional setting. Drawing on years of caring for his community, Dr McArthur offers an honest look at the life of a rural GP, the practical challenges clinicians face within Tasmania’s VAD framework, and the emotional weight of supporting patients at the end of life. We explore the urgent need for the Tasmanian Government to establish a dedicated online portal for VAD clinicians — a step that could reduce administrative burden, improve coordination, and strengthen equity of access across the state. Dr McArthur also reflects personally on what it means to provide VAD services to people he has often known for decades, and how continuity of care shapes compassionate end-of-life practice. A thoughtful conversation about medicine, community, policy, and the human side of VAD in Australia. #VoluntaryAssistedDying #VADAustralia #TasmaniaHealth #RuralGP #EndOfLifeCare