Assistance in dying: A comparative look at legal definitions

Jocelyn Downie, Mona Gupta, Stefano Cavalli, Samuel Blouin

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Abstract

Euthanasia, assisted suicide, medical assistance in dying, death with dignity: these and many other different terms are used around the world to capture various types of assistance in dying. This diversity in terminology can create confusion both in academic debates and in policy-making if it is unclear what type of action or inaction is intended to be captured, by whom, and under what circumstances. By defining and contrasting several terms and legal status of assistance in dying in jurisdictions authorizing it, this comparative glossary aims to lay a foundation that prevents linguistic and conceptual confusion.

Original languageEnglish
JournalDeath Studies
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2021

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Clinical Psychology

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article

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