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The history of the formation of such activist physicians' groups as Physicians for Social Responsibility & the International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War is reviewed. It is suggested that doctors' groups that focus on issues of social responsibility provide an alternative to the traditionally held concern of most doctors for individual reputation & medical responsibility. The rise in physicians' social movements -- which use lobbying, advocacy, research, & education to address such issues as peace, the distribution of resources, & the environment -- is linked to the development of the field of epidemiology. 2 Figures. Adapted from the source document.

Many countries across the world have legislated for their constituents to have control over their death. Commonalities and differences can be found in the regulations surrounding the shape and practices of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) and euthanasia, including an individual's eligibility and access, role of health professions and the reporting. In Australia there have been perennial debates across the country to attempt legislative change in assisting a terminally ill person to control the ending of their life. In 2017, Victoria became the first state to successfully legislate for VAD. In describing the Victorian process that led to the passage of legislation for VAD, this paper examines the social change process. The particular focus of the paper is on the vital role played by a multidisciplinary ministerial advisory panel to develop recommendations for the successful legislation, and is written from their perspective.