Voluntary Assisted Dying patient information available
15 Jan 2024
This guide outlines the background to voluntary assisted dying and the eligibility criteria.
It has information about the voluntary assisted dying process for patients who have made a first request (a formal request to a doctor to access voluntary assisted dying).
The digital version will continue to be available, and patients can be provided with either the digital version or a printed copy (which are identical).
Practices or individual doctors can order copies from NSW Health Better Health Centre by emailing nslhd-bhc@health.nsw.gov.au with the following details:
- facility name/ doctor name
- number of copies required (up to 30 copies allowed per order)
- street address for the copies to be delivered to
- contact for the order
Central Support Service Referral Form
The SWSLHD Voluntary Assisted Dying – Central Support Service Referral Form is now available. This referral can only be completed with the patient’s consent and if you believe the eligibility criteria has been met.
Griefline resources for patients
Practical information and guidance is available to help family and friends cope with grief after voluntary assisted dying.
Griefline has developed the resource, which is available on its website