Right to reject medical care upheld Doctors and paramedics in Australia must withhold life-saving medical care if a patient has previously made a ”living will” that clearly states they do not want a specific treatment, such as kidney dialysis or a blood transfusion.
Urgent support
We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.