Why is voluntary assisted dying an option for someone with cancer but not for someone with dementia? Consent is the sticking point, but countries around the world have found very different ways through it. From advance directives to capacity-only laws, here’s what they do, and what Australia could still learn from them. Read More

For almost a year, the Government said its aged care assessment tool was working as intended. Last week it announced an independent review. It took a Senate revolt, an ABC investigation and mounting evidence of harm to get there, and the review won’t report until 2027. Read More

Any cat owner will tell you that feline’s know a whole lot more than they let on. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that cats may be able to sense death and disease before they occur Read More