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flag Australians with dementia often lose eligibility for voluntary assisted dying as their cognitive decline progresses, despite earlier wishes.

flag People with dementia in Australia face major obstacles in accessing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) due to legal requirements mandating decision-making capacity at the time of request, which often declines as the disease progresses. flag Despite prior wishes, many lose eligibility as cognitive impairment advances, raising concerns about autonomy and equitable end-of-life care. flag Advocates call for policy reforms, better advance care planning, and clearer guidelines to align VAD access with patients’ earlier intentions while maintaining safeguards.

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