Colleen Cartwright

Biography

Emeritus Professor Colleen Cartwright has extensive research experience in medical decisions at the end of life, including Advance Care Planning, informed consent and capacity, what is/is not euthanasia, use of telehealth with older people, with a particular focus on the needs of people with dementia and their carers.

Research

Her research areas include end of life issues, advance care planning, community engagement assisting older people with advance care planning, and running workshops in residential aged care facilities and for community groups.

Other

Reviewer for several journals; member of Australian Association of Bioethics and Health Law.