Social Work and Voluntary Assisted Dying: We Have All The Tools We Need - Ep. 85

Join hosts Lis Murphy and Mim Fox as they delve into the nuanced and delicate role of social workers in supporting individuals through voluntary assisted dying. As the state of New South Wales, Australia prepares to introduce voluntary assisted dying later this month, Mim and Lis frame the conversation by highlighting how this emerging field of practice adds depth to the already established wider skillset of social work. The heart of the episode unfolds with a poignant story from a social worker who guided an elderly man and his family through the voluntary assisted dying process. The narrative emphasises the importance of compassion, autonomy, and family involvement in end-of-life decisions. Lis and Mim reflect on the ethical considerations and social work principles involved, stressing the need for preparatory supervision, paired with ongoing critical reflection. The episode concludes with insights into creating safe spaces for end-of-life care conversations and the value of in-person and virtual communities for support. This emotionally charged and timely episode provides a compelling exploration of the social work principles underpinning voluntary assisted dying, showcasing the skills and compassion social workers bring to these complex situations. p.s. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries ! p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! p.s.s.s. Follow our Facebook Page at: Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox Producers - Dr. Ben Joseph and Justin Stech Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify , or at Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 21 Nov, 2023) Contact us online at , follow our facebook page and LinkedIn , or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram .

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Social Work and Voluntary Assisted Dying: We Have All The Tools We Need - Ep. 85 is an episode from The Social Work Stories Podcast by The Social Work Stories Team.

This episode is 47:18 long.

This episode was published on Nov 20, 2023.

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