5. Make your final request

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You need to tell your doctor that you still want to use voluntary assisted dying.

We call this your final request.

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There are rules about when you can make your final request.

These rules give you time to:

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  • think about your decision to use voluntary assisted dying

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  • change your mind if you want to.

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You can change your mind about voluntary assisted dying at any time.

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You can make your final request a few days after the day you make your first request.

Your doctor will tell you how many days you must wait.

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You can’t make your final request on the same day as your second assessment.

You may be able to make a final request earlier if your doctor agrees that you could:

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  • die sooner

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  • lose your ability to make your own decisions.