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The Assisted Dying Service allows a person with a terminal illness to request medication to end their life.

The person must meet strict criteria and follow the process set out in law called the End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act). Assisted dying became legal in New Zealand on 7 November 2021. The Assisted Dying Secretariat in the Ministry of Health oversees the service and provides support throughout the process

For more details on the following, these links will take you to health.govt.nz:

• Information for health professionals
• Delivering assisted dying services
• Roles in the Assisted Dying Service
• Assisted dying resources, guidance and information for health professionals
• Assisting dying training resources for health professionals
• Assisted Dying Service funding and payment

If you would like to receive Assisted Dying Service updates, visit health.govt.nz | Assisted Dying Service updates