Assisted dying explained

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