INFORMATION & SUPPORT
Assisted Dying
Information, choice and support at the end of life.
Assisted dying is a legal end-of-life option in New Zealand for people who meet the requirements of the End of Life Choice Act 2019.
Franklin Hospice respects each person’s right to make informed choices about their care. Our role is to continue supporting patients and whānau with compassion, dignity and respect, whatever choices they make at the end of life.
OUR ROLE
We’re Here to Support You
If assisted dying is something you are thinking about, you can talk with your GP, specialist or Franklin Hospice team.
Our team can provide information when asked and can continue supporting you and your whānau with your palliative care, symptom management, emotional support and other hospice services.
Exploring assisted dying does not mean you have to stop receiving hospice care or support.
WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE
Your Care Still Matters
Franklin Hospice remains here to care for you and support the people who matter to you.
INDEPENDENT INFORMATION
If You Would Like to Explore Assisted Dying
The Assisted Dying Service is provided nationally by Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora.
Talk With Your Healthcare Team
You can raise assisted dying with your GP, specialist or another member of your healthcare team.
You are also welcome to talk with the Franklin Hospice team about the information and support available to you.
Contact the Assisted Dying Service
You can contact the national Assisted Dying Service directly for information and help accessing an appropriate practitioner.
0800 223 852Independent Practitioners
The Support and Consultation for End of Life in New Zealand (SCENZ) Group maintains lists of health professionals involved in providing assisted dying services.
The Assisted Dying Service can help connect you with an appropriate practitioner.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Health New Zealand Assisted Dying Service
For current information about assisted dying, eligibility, the process and accessing the national service, visit the official Health New Zealand website.
GOOD TO KNOW
You Don’t Need to Make Any Decisions Today
Asking questions or requesting information about assisted dying does not commit you to any particular decision.
You may want time to talk with your healthcare team, whānau or people who are important to you. Franklin Hospice can continue supporting you throughout those conversations.
Information on this page is general information only. Eligibility for assisted dying is determined through the formal process established under New Zealand law.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Have Questions or Need Support?
If you would like to talk about your care, your choices or the support available to you and your whānau, please contact Franklin Hospice.