Assisted dying

Assisted dying, assisted death, aid in dying or help to die may refer to:

  • Assisted suicide, help or assistance to another person to end their life
  • Euthanasia, the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering
  • Palliative sedation, administration of medications with a calming or sedative effect to a person who is on the verge of death, which may accelerate the death of the patient

See also

  • Right to die
  • Dignified death
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