Dr. Konia Trouton:

On the contrary, people are finding out about the assisted dying option and recognising that it might be close to their natural deaths with the opportunity to have their loved ones around them at all times. As the Senator can imagine, we are such a large country that the opportunity to bring loved ones together can be difficult and complicated. I find that people have heard from neighbours, siblings, parents and others that they appreciated this opportunity to end their lives on their own terms. I find that word of mouth and witnessing the experience their own loved ones go through are positives. I believe that they find it rewarding to be able to access this option. Sometimes, they want to access it and not act on it. They want to submit a request for MAID and be assessed, but they may not go through with it. They find it calming.