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Helen McGowan shares her husband James’s dignified journey through voluntary assisted dying at 83, crediting Palliative Care Connect for guiding her through an emotionally taxing process she never knew was possible. As South Australia braces for a projected surge of 21,000 palliative care needs by 2042, the AMA is sounding the alarm—calling for urgent funding and systemic reform. Helen’s story underscores the vital role of compassionate medical support and family networks, while Health Minister Blair Boyer pledges to prioritize end-of-life care, launching initiatives to ensure every South Australian dies with dignity and access to essential support.

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