Mr. David Seymour:

The most critical thing to recognise about that is that it is totally voluntary. Some doctors say they want nothing to do with it. They have that choice. They are able to help the conversation by saying they are not willing to participate in the assisted dying law and that they have a conscientious objection. At that point, the patient is referred to the Ministry of Health, which refers a replacement medical practitioner to the case. The ministry has a list. After the attending first doctor, if willing, or if the person's usual doctor is unwilling, the second doctor, has gone through an assessment, which usually takes some time, the person's files are referred back to the Ministry of Health which appoints a second doctor who examines the patient and those files. On the experience of medical practitioners, the key thing to note is that they are independently volunteering to do this job. No one is forced to do it. I can only point to anecdotal feedback from doctors I have met who are extremely positive. However, that is to be expected because they have actively chosen to be part of it. No one is forced. I notice Dr. Good has her hand up. She might be a good person to add to that.