Bobbie Carroll's guest appearances

Bobbie Carroll

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief

OwlTail

We bring you a stirring story of Bobbie Carroll, a woman who's chosen the difficult path of euthanasia while battling terminal cancer. It's an exercise in bravery, a testament to her enduring spirit, and an exploration of the autonomy to make life-altering decisions. As we walk with Bobbie on this final journey, I am in awe of her strength and determination.  Bobbie offers an intimate view of her life, affected by terminal cancer, and her perspective on euthanasia - the fears and uncertainties, the needs and wants, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. Her story is also a poignant reminder of the role caregivers play in these challenging journeys. It's not just about the patient, it's about those who stand with them.  This is at times a tough conversation about life, death, and the choices we make. But ultimately Bobbie's enduring spirit and incredible attitude shine through. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:09:33) - Choosing the Option for Assisted Dying(0:18:49) - Euthanasia and Advocacy for Openness(0:30:38) - Impressions of Euthanasia and Caregiver SupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring you a stirring story of Bobbie Carroll, a woman who's chosen the difficult path of euthanasia while battling terminal cancer. It's an exercise in bravery, a testament to her enduring spirit, and an exploration of the autonomy to make life-altering decisions. As we walk with Bobbie on this final journey, I am in awe of her strength and determination.  Bobbie offers an intimate view of her life, affected by terminal cancer, and her perspective on euthanasia - the fears and uncertainties, the needs and wants, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. Her story is also a poignant reminder of the role caregivers play in these challenging journeys. It's not just about the patient, it's about those who stand with them.  This is at times a tough conversation about life, death, and the choices we make. But ultimately Bobbie's enduring spirit and incredible attitude shine through. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:09:33) - Choosing the Option for Assisted Dying (0:18:49) - Euthanasia and Advocacy for Openness (0:30:38) - Impressions of Euthanasia and Caregiver SupportSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Courage in the face of death: Exploring euthanasia with Bobbie Carroll

Tina McCafferty

By RNZ From today, medically assisted dying is legal in Aotearoa but doctors are warning people may not be able to use it straight away. The End of Life Choice Act has come into effect one year after nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of it in a referendum. The legislation was originally put forward by the Act leader David Seymour, and his deputy, Brooke van Velden, said its requirements will be strict. "I'm just pleased that after decades of work from human rights campaigners up and down New Zealand people suffering terribly at the end of their lives will finally have choice, compassion and dignity in their last few days. "We expect that at the beginning only a few people will ask to access assisted dying and only a few doctors will be willing to be part of the process. "But like all laws, over time more people will know that this choice is available and more people will access it and more doctors will provide it," van Velden said. To be able to ask for assisted dying, a person must have a terminal illness that is likely to end their life within six months, and must be competent to make an informed decision. The medical director of the College of General Practitioners, Bryan Betty, said while assisted dying is now legal, patients wanting to undergo it may not be able to take advantage of the new legislation right away. He said it will take time for the legislation to establish itself and one year is a short space of time in which to get everything in order. Betty said only about 60 clinicians are currently willing to help facilitate assisted dying. "Look I think it's been a very short process to get this up and running - 12 months - so my expectation is it will be a bit of a slow burn I think as this unfolds over the next year or two until it becomes embedded in practice." He said palliative care remains underfunded and under-resourced, creating an unlevel playing-field when it comes to assisted dying. If more money and support went into palliative care, patients could make fully informed decisions. Last month the government announced the appointment of three experts to monitor assisted dying. They are: medical ethicist Dr Dana Wensley, nursing executive Brenda Close and palliative care consultant Dr Jane Grenville. - RNZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By RNZ  From today, medically assisted dying is legal in Aotearoa but doctors are warning people may not be able to use it straight away.  The End of Life Choice Act has come into effect one year after nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of it in a referendum.  The legislation was originally put forward by the Act leader David Seymour, and his deputy, Brooke van Velden, said its requirements will be strict.  "I'm just pleased that after decades of work from human rights campaigners up and down New Zealand people suffering terribly at the end of their lives will finally have choice, compassion and dignity in their last few days.  "We expect that at the beginning only a few people will ask to access assisted dying and only a few doctors will be willing to be part of the process.  "But like all laws, over time more people will know that this choice is available and more people will access it and more doctors will provide it," van Velden said.  To be able to ask for assisted dying, a person must have a terminal illness that is likely to end their life within six months, and must be competent to make an informed decision.  The medical director of the College of General Practitioners, Bryan Betty, said while assisted dying is now legal, patients wanting to undergo it may not be able to take advantage of the new legislation right away.  He said it will take time for the legislation to establish itself and one year is a short space of time in which to get everything in order.  Betty said only about 60 clinicians are currently willing to help facilitate assisted dying.  "Look I think it's been a very short process to get this up and running - 12 months - so my expectation is it will be a bit of a slow burn I think as this unfolds over the next year or two until it becomes embedded in practice."  He said palliative care remains underfunded and under-resourced, creating an unlevel playing-field when it comes to assisted dying.  If more money and support went into palliative care, patients could make fully informed decisions.  Last month the government announced the appointment of three experts to monitor assisted dying.  They are: medical ethicist Dr Dana Wensley, nursing executive Brenda Close and palliative care consultant Dr Jane Grenville.  - RNZSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.