Assisted suicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000593",
  "term": "Assisted suicide",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of providing a person with the means or information to end their own life, knowing that the person intends to do so. This typically involves a physician prescribing lethal medication to a terminally ill patient who then self-administers it. Laws regarding assisted suicide vary significantly by jurisdiction, with some states permitting it under strict conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/assisted-suicide/"
}