HDC gets funding boost as it gears up to become watchdog over assisted dying

This story has been amended to correct information relating to the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
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HDC gets funding boost as it gears up to become watchdog over assisted dying

Morag McDowell_New HDC
Health and disability commissioner Morag McDowell says extra funding was needed as consumer complaints rise and a watchdog role emerges with assisted dying
"Health providers should have their obligations under the Code in mind when considering how they may be involved in providing assisted dying services"