The Medical Board of Australia has launched a fourth investigation into euthanasia campaigner Philip Nitschke over his involvement with a 45-year-old man without a terminal illness who took his own life.
Nigel Brayley, who ended his life using a euthanasia drug, was being investigated over the suspected murder of his wife.
Dr Nitschke said he provided support to Mr Brayley to end his life. He said Mr Brayley had not lost his capacity to make a rational decision, and he did not have any obligation to refer Mr Brayley to a psychiatrist.
Dr Nitschke’s actions have drawn the ire of groups including the Australian Medical Association and Beyond Blue.