Voluntary Assisted Dying accepting or refusing a First Request fact sheet

Under section 19 of the Act, upon receipt of a First Request the medical practitioner must either accept the request, or refuse to accept the request, within 48 hours of receiving it.

Form 2 – First Request – Decision to Accept or Refuse form provides a method of response. For a copy of Form 2 – First Request – Decision to Accept or Refuse, please email [email protected] or call toll free on 1800 568 956 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

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