The American Medical Association defines assisted suicide as, "when a physician facilitates a patient's death by providing the necessary means and/or information to enable the patient to perform the life-ending act," whereas euthanasia involves physicians and family members assisting in the death of a patient.
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This guide is intended to be a research aid for locating information on physician assisted suicide and euthanasia. Use the tabs across the top to find information on specific aspects of these and related issues.
"In U.S. Support Up for Doctor-Assisted Suicide" by Andrew Dugan
MAIN TERMS: assisted suicide, euthanasia
RELATED TERMS: right to die, advanced directives, medical ethics
BROADER TERMS: suicide
NARROWER TERMS: terminal illness, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, withholding treatment, life support, hospice care, living will, death with dignity
