Autonomy versus Vulnerability; the case of Voluntary Assisted Dying and Dementia
This study aims to contribute to the growing discussion regarding people living with dementia having access to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). It aims to explore people with dementia's decision making experiences and experiences of autonomy, thus adding a nuance to the conversation currently missing.
This study has been approved by the University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee (# H-20026-0016)
Participation
People who meet the following criteria may be eligible to participate
- Have a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of dementia
- Be willing to participate in an interview regarding your experiences of decision making and your views of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).
Participation involves an interview (approximately one hour) which can be face-to-face, or online. Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Newcastle area, Lake Macquarie or Central Coast regions of NSW. Interviews will be recorded.
Participant duration
approx. 1 hour
Available to people living in
All states and territories
Study begins
Friday, 24 July 2026
Study ends
Thursday, 31 December 2026
Contact
To find out more about this study, contact:
Amanda Gray
University of Newcastle
Amanda.Gray10@newcastle.edu.au
All states and territories
