What is medical aid in dying? Medical aid in dying, the widely supported end-of-life option that provides dying people with peace of mind and comfort during a difficult time, is authorized in 12 states and …

Dec 17, 2025 · Explore our state-by-state guide on end-of-life options. Understand the legal landscape and procedures surrounding Death with Dignity laws in various states.

Jul 1, 2025 · Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a patient-centered process that gives terminally ill patients control over their end-of-life options. Psychologists play a critical role in supporting patients …

Jun 12, 2025 · There are currently 10 states, as well as the District of Columbia, that have passed laws making medical assistance in dying (MAID) legal, according to Death With Dignity, and a number of...

Feb 5, 2025 · Explore the legal landscape of assisted death across various states, including key requirements and the role of physicians. Assisted death laws, often referred to as medical aid in …

The question of a physician’s involvement in aid in dying (or “assisted suicide”) is being debated across the country. This article adopts no one position because its authors hold contrasting views.

Nov 4, 2024 · Death with Dignity, also referred to as Medical Aid in Dying is an end-of-life option, governed by state legislation, that allows certain eligible individuals to legally request and obtain …

Dec 9, 2025 · Stephanie Nolen is exploring access, attitudes and approaches to medically assisted death around the world. Over the past five years, the practice of allowing a physician to help severely …

In the United States, the term "assisted suicide" is typically used to describe what proponents refer to as "medical aid in dying" (MAID), in which a terminally ill adult is prescribed, and self-administers, …

Because doctors are the ones who prescribe the drugs used in an assisted suicide, the American Medical Association prefers the term “physician-assisted suicide.” However, there is growing …