Hey, how you doing?

Good. You?

Good thanks. I need to tell you about my patient. They’re very unwell, I think they might only have days left to live.

Right, the cancer effect?

Yeah, it’s causing liver failure and has made them confused. I’m not sure if they’ll be able to talk to you clearly. I think they won’t live long enough to make it through the assessment process. I don’t want to waste your time.

It won’t be a waste of time if being seen is important to them.

They have been so keen to be assessed for assisted dying. I think they’ll still benefit from being seen by you. They will feel understood and that their request has been responded to.

Yeah, it’s still worth it. I’ll come over tomorrow afternoon to see them.

Great, I look forward to catching up with you.