Voluntary Assisted Dying

Can we bill items 160-164 for voluntary assisted dying?

1 October 24

This question asked whether items 160 to 164 could be billed in the context of voluntary assisted dying (VAD).

Can GPs bill home visit item numbers for voluntary assisted dying patients admitted to a private hospital?

1 October 24

This GP has completed training for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) and has been receiving some referrals from nurses who run the VAD navigator service. The GP has been asked if they would be willing to see these patients when they are admitted in a private hospital if the GP is credentialled.

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