When may a person access voluntary assisted dying?
6 When may a person access voluntary assisted dying?
A person may access voluntary assisted dying if—
the person has made a first request; and
the person has been assessed as eligible for access to voluntary assisted dying by—
the co-ordinating medical practitioner for the person; and
a consulting medical practitioner for the person; and
the person has made a written declaration; and
the person has made a final request to the co‑ordinating medical practitioner; and
the person has appointed a contact person; and
the co-ordinating medical practitioner has certified in a final review form that the request and assessment process has been completed as required by this Act; and
the person is the subject of a voluntary assisted dying permit.
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