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Philip Nitschke Returns to Exit
Following an extraordinarily strong show of support from Exit Members, Dr Philip Nitschke has made the momentous decision to resign as a doctor, in favour of continuing to run Exit International, the non profit organization he founded in 1997.
The decision was made after personal contemplation of the 26 restrictions that were placed by the Medical Board of Australia upon his registration. These restrictions included not talking to anyone, anywhere in
the world, about Voluntary Euthanasia/ Assisted Suicide and removing his name as co-author from The Peaceful Pill eHandbook.
The restrictions were politically driven and, as such, were considered by Exit Members to be untenable.
At a press conference in Darwin on 27 November, Dr Nitschke burnt his medical registration card.
Of the act he said it felt cathartic to be rid of a profession that is stuck in the dark ages; unable to come to grips with the huge support within the community for the right to determine the time and manner of one's passing.
The Medical Board of Australia shows by these actions how little insight this body has into the changing social needs of modern society.
The right of an adult to a peaceful death is a fundamental right. This right is not dependent on degrees of sickness, or medical expertise, or any permission or authority that that the medical profession can give.
Dr Nitschke's statement of resignation is available, along with media reports by the ABC, the Sydney Morning Herald and others including The Guardian. Philip would like to sincerely thank all members who participated in the online attitudinal survey. Your support was gratifying and appreciated.
Full survey results.
The outcome of this member support is that Philip will now return to his work at Exit.
He will particularly focus upon the goal of ensuring that all adults over the age of 70 have access to a reliable Peaceful Pill.
Philip's first task is to hold a series of 8 Exit Workshops in all Australian Capital cities (except Canberra) concluding in Perth on 15 December 2015. Details below.
Exit Christmas 2015 Workshop Tour Dates
Brisbane: Wed 2 Dec @ 12 noon (Kurilpa Hall)
Gold Coast: Thurs 3 Dec @ 10am (Robina Com Ctr)
Sydney: Sun 6 Dec @ 1pm (Rex Ctr Potts Point)
Hobart: Mon 7 Dec @ 10am (Glenorchy Library)
Adelaide: Thurs 10 Dec @ 10am (Fullarton Ctr)
Melbourne: Sun 13 Dec @ 2pm (Sth Yarra Library)
Perth: Tues 15 Dec @ 10am (Wembley Com Ctr)
Full details are HERE
Registrations HERE
WELCOME & COSTS
All Over 50s Welcome!
Members (free)
Others ($99 inc $9 gst)
Annual Single Exit Membership (inc workshops) $110 single (inc $10 gst)Annual Couple Exit Membership (inc workshops) $165 couples (inc $15 gst)
Existing Peaceful Pill eHandbook subscribers ($55 inc $5 gst)
Life Membership (one off) $1100 (inc $100 gst)
Adults who are seriously ill are welcome. No age restriction. All attendees must be of 'sound mind'. WORKSHOP TOPICS
Workshops will cover the main points of the Peaceful Pill eHandbook including prescription/ over the counter drugs (& legal issues), gases (& safety and dangers), poisons (& safety / dangers), the Swiss Options (& legals) and other considerations such as your wills (living & testamentary), mental capacity, suicide notes & so on.
Members will also be able to inspect the new Destiny Machine.
Morning / Afternoon Tea will be served (but not by Philip)
TO REGISTER
(Phone): 1300 10 3948
(Fax): 02 8905 9249
(Email): [email protected]
(Mail): PO Box 37781 Darwin NT 0821
Registration Forms are Here
Exit International Australia
PO Box 37781 Darwin NT 0821 Australia
Phone: 1300 10 3948 (EXIT)
Fax: +61 (0)2 8905 9249
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.exitinternational.net
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