The first inmate to access assisted dying in New South Wales has sparked debate about whether victims should be considered in the process.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, died in hospital last week after he gained access to the scheme through Justice Health.

He had developed cancer while serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes.

His victim, who also cannot be named, said the impact on victims of serious crimes needed to be considered when prisoners applied for assisted dying.

"Reform in how we approach victims, with how we inform victims, with how we consider victims, because our justice deserves to be considered," the victim said.

The victim said they learnt their abuser was terminally ill and had died in prison under assisted dying laws late last month after a frien

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