Request and assessment—Voluntary assisted dying process
Before you can access voluntary assisted dying, you must make 3 separate requests.
There must be at least 9 days between the first and final request. This period allows time for you to reflect on your choices while ensuring your suffering isn’t drawn out.
The 9-day period can be shortened if your coordinating and consulting doctors both believe that you are likely to die or lose decision-making capacity during that time.
Request and assessment—Voluntary assisted dying process
In this guide
Support for voluntary assisted dying
If you're thinking about voluntary assisted dying, you will need some support. People who support you with your decision include: