In 2023, around 53 percent of U.S. respondents stated they thought doctor-assisted suicide was morally acceptable, while two percent said it depends on the situation. This statistic shows the moral stance of U.S. adults regarding doctor-assisted suicide from 2001 to 2023.

In 2023, there were 15,343 medically assisted deaths in Canada. Medical assistance in dying (MAID) became legal in Canada in June 2016, and since then, cases of MAID have increased every year. To be eligible for MAID, one must meet specific criteria and only a medical practitioner can assess for and provide MAID. How is medical assistance in dying carried out? In Canada, there are two methods of MAID available. One is clinician-assisted medical assistance in dying, in which a physician or nurse practitioner directly administers a substance to the patient which causes death. The second method is self-administered medical assistance in dying, in which a medical practitioner provides the patient with a drug that they take themselves to cause death. As of 2023, around 64 percent of medically assisted death practitioners in Canada for people whose natural death was reasonably foreseeable were in family medicine, while 12.6 percent were in palliative medicine and 11.6 percent in anaesthesiology. Why do people choose medical assistance in dying? One important criterion to be eligible for MAID in Canada is that one must have a grievous and irremediable medical condition. In 2022, around 63 percent of those who received MAID had cancer, while 19 percent suffered from a cardiovascular condition. Furthermore, 96 percent of those who received MAID in 2023 had lost the ability to engage in meaningful activities. The elderly account for the majority of medically assisted deaths in Canada, and in most cases, natural death is reasonably foreseeable.

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In 2023, there were ***** euthanasia registered in Belgium. The country decriminalized active euthanasia in May 2002. Euthanasia exceeded ********** yearly cases in Belgium by 2011 and ************ per year in 2015. As of May 2023, Belgium is one of the only **** European countries where active euthanasia is legal, along with the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, and Portugal. Active euthanasia refers to the intentional ending of a person's suffering. A doctor or a third party will, for example, inject a substance directly, resulting in the patient's death. Active euthanasia is opposed to passive euthanasia, which several European countries allow. Passive or indirect euthanasia occurs when the medical team in charge of the patient decides not to take measures to extend life. Finally, assisted suicide, or medically assisted suicide, refers to the act of suicide with the help of a person who provides a means to do so. The means must, however, be taken by the sick person himself; otherwise, it is active euthanasia. Current legislation on euthanasia in Belgium From 2002 to 2023, the country registered over ****** euthanasia procedures. Legally, a condition for active euthanasia in Belgium is that the illness or injury of a demander must be terminal and that they must be in great physical or mental suffering, with no available treatment to alleviate their distress. The most common illnesses that lead to such a demand are cancers or multiple pathologies. Furthermore, most euthanasia procedures in Belgium took place in the patient’s home in 2023. Belgium and assisted suicide for minors In 2014, the Belgian Senate extended the law on euthanasia to terminally ill children with parental consent. Belgium was then the only European country where euthanasia was open to minors. According to the federal commission in charge of evaluating the practice of euthanasia in the country, one minor had been euthanized in 2023. Most cases, however, occur among the 60 to 89 years old population.

IntroThe only legal option for Swedish patients who desire assisted dying (AD) is to travel to Switzerland. To access AD there, patients need medical certificates from their physicians. However, Swedish healthcare law and professional ethical guidelines lack clear directives on how physicians should handle such requests, which may place physicians in perceived ethical and professional dilemmas. How physicians reason about their professional involvement in writing such certificates has previously not been studied in a Swedish context. The aim of this study was to describe and explore physicians’ opinions and reasoning when confronted with requests for AD or requests to enable AD in Switzerland.Material and methods12 semi-structured interviews with physicians from different specialties (oncology, neurology, palliative care, psychiatry, general practice, internal medicine) were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsParticipants felt it was important to address the reasons why patients wanted to pursue AD, including addressing fears, optimizing care, and existential aspects. Participants felt that they should write certificates to enable AD, citing different reasons. Simultaneously, many participants argued that performing AD in Sweden should not be part of their professional role. Some participants were more positively inclined but were still concerned with perceived obstacles.ConclusionParticipants were concerned with the underlying reasons for patients pursuing AD, hoping to address them. Interestingly, although many of the participants expressed skepticism towards AD and its legalization in Sweden, they still supported writing a medical certificate enabling AD in Switzerland.

This statistic displays the percentage of U.S. adults that agree or disagree with laws allowing doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients as of 2013. Some 49 percent of U.S. adults disapproved of these laws. In the last 15 years, the percentage of people saying that medical professionals should do everything possible to save a patients life has increased.

The global human euthanasia services market is a sensitive yet rapidly evolving sector. While precise figures remain elusive due to the legal and ethical complexities surrounding the practice, market analysis suggests a significant, albeit discreet, growth trajectory. Considering the increasing prevalence of end-of-life care discussions and the legalization of assisted dying in several countries, we estimate the market size to be approximately $500 million in 2025, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is primarily driven by factors such as an aging global population, rising prevalence of incurable and debilitating diseases, increased awareness of patient autonomy, and expanding legislative acceptance of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in various regions. The market is segmented by service type (e.g., medication provision, palliative care coordination), provider type (e.g., medical professionals, dedicated organizations), and geographical region, with significant variations in market penetration and regulatory landscapes. Key restraints to market growth include stringent legal and ethical regulations in many parts of the world, religious and moral objections, concerns regarding potential abuse, and the lack of standardized protocols and practices. Despite these challenges, several key players such as Dignitas, Exit International, and Compassion & Choices are actively shaping the market, fostering innovation in end-of-life care and advocacy for patient rights. Future growth will hinge on factors such as evolving legal frameworks, advancements in palliative care, and societal shifts in attitudes towards death and dying. Further research is needed to fully quantify the market's potential, but the trajectory indicates substantial expansion in the coming years, driven by both increasing demand and increasing acceptance.

The global human euthanasia services market is projected to reach USD XXX million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2023-2033). The rising prevalence of terminal illnesses, increasing acceptance of assisted dying, and legalization of euthanasia in several countries are key drivers fueling market growth. Moreover, the growing elderly population and the increasing demand for end-of-life care services are further contributing to the market expansion. The application segment is classified into hospitals, clinics, and hospice care centers, with hospitals dominating the market due to the availability of advanced medical facilities and specialized healthcare professionals. The types segment includes passive euthanasia, active euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide, with physician-assisted suicide gaining traction as it provides greater autonomy to patients. Regionally, North America holds a significant share of the market owing to the presence of favorable regulatory frameworks and a high adoption rate of assisted dying practices. Europe is another major market, with countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland having legalized euthanasia. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years due to the rising elderly population and increasing awareness of euthanasia as an ethical and humane end-of-life option. Key players in the market include Dignitas, Exit International, and Life Circle, among others. Strategic partnerships, collaborations, and the development of innovative euthanasia methods are expected to shape the competitive landscape in the years to come. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the human euthanasia services market, with a focus on global and United States markets. The report includes key market insights, industry developments, and emerging trends.

Abstract The objective of this study was to identify the attitude of professionals and academics in a university hospital regarding assisted suicide and euthanasia. The study was conducted using a questionnaire and included 354 participants. In cases of patients with terminal illnesses, 68.1% of participants supported the legalization of assisted suicide and 73.2% supported the legalization of euthanasia. The support for legalization of assisted suicide or euthanasia was 46.9% in cases of patients with progressive neurodegenerative diseases and 30.8% in cases of tetraplegia. In cases of terminal illnesses, if those were legalized, 45% of participants would commit assisted suicide, 57% would request euthanasia, 36.5% would aid in assisted suicide and 39.9% would aid in euthanasia. In conclusion, the great support for legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide among the participants emphasizes the need to broaden the discussion on the subject in the population.

This statistic displays the opinions of U.S. adults on laws allowing doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in 2013, by ethnicity. Some 32 percent of Hispanic adults in the United States approved of laws allowing for physician-assisted suicide. In the last 15 years, the percentage of people saying that medical professionals should do everything possible to save a patients life has increased.

The survey of medical end-of-life decisions presents information on medical end-of-life decisions by attending physicians. For this survey, a random sample is taken from death certificates at Statistics Netherlands on persons listed in the Dutch population register who died in the months August to November inclusive of the survey year. The sample is raised to an annual figure.

This table concerns deaths by medical end-of-life decisions, cause of death and age.

Data available from: 2010, 2015 and 2021

Status of the figures: All data are definite.

Changes as of 26 May 2023: - Figures for 2021 have been added. - In 2021, there were 96 deceased persons with unknown 'medical end-of-life'. These were only added to the total. The underlying numbers therefore do not add up to the total.

When will new figures be published? The survey takes place every five years. In 2020, the survey was postponed by one year due to the high workload in the healthcare sector on account of COVID-19. As a result, there is a one-off six-year interval between 2015 and 2021.

In 2022, there were ***** reported cases of euthanasia in the Netherlands. This is an increase of around ***** of such cases compared to the previous year, and the highest in the recorded time period.

According to the data, cancer-related health conditions were the leading medical cause for seeking medically assisted death, accounting for about 63 percent of medically assisted deaths in 2022. This statistic presents the percentage of medically assisted deaths attributed to select medical conditions in Canada in 2022.

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Main characteristics of specific suicide and self-harm surveillance systems.

Stripped down STATA versions of the data and some syntax for its analysis. The data will be available upon the publication of the manuscript.Almost all health related information and background questions and related identifying information has been removed from the shared data. Prolific IDs have also been removed. Geolocation information was never stored.Potential unreported exploratory variables will still be used for potential future publications and are therefore not published.Variables reported in the manuscript are provided for replicating the analysis.Simplified analysis scripts has been provided, which should correspond with the manuscript with 99% accuracy.The contents of the dependent variables has been listed in the OSF materials and in the appendices of the published manuscriptAny potential errors and mismatch between the information available here and between the online manuscript are due to human error stemming from lack of mental resources, exhaustion, dyslexia or time or some combination of all of these.

Investigation on the practice of euthanasia and assisted suicide by family doctors Description of r.'s practice / r.s attitude to one's right of self-determination, euthanasia and medical assistance with suicide / detailed description of r.'s latest case of euthanasia-assisted suicide / background of patient involved, disease(s), severeness of suffering, talks with patient / consultation of colleagues about patient / consultation of patients' relatives and other persons involved / consultation of the local coroner, health inspector, office medical data on the actual euthanasia treatment (drugs used etc.), reporting of euthanasia to the authorities. Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ place of work/ education/ religion Date Submitted: 1994-01-01 Date Submitted: 2007-07-23

This dissertation explains why some countries have legalized euthanasia while others have not, and why some have opted for more or less permissive regimes. Chapter 1 provides a conceptual and terminological foundation. It clarifies several common terms in the literature on euthanasia and establishes two ideal-types of euthanasia regime, structured around the concept of informed consent: narrow and broad. Next, this dissertation undertakes a qualitative empirical investigation of euthanasia. Chapter 2 describes the euthanasia regimes of thirteen countries, identifies nine negative cases, and demonstrates that society-based variables are insufficient to account for differences in euthanasia policy. Chapter 3 examines the matter from the perspective of institutional variables. Whereas the literature on judicial review and legislated rights expects legislatures to reason about moral matters more soundly than courts, the opposite occurred with respect to euthanasia policy. To explain this discrepancy, this dissertation argues that the party system is an institutional variable with significant effects: legislatures in two-party systems reason more soundly than those in multiparty systems, at least with respect to euthanasia. Moreover, there are institutional features explaining why courts did not behave as poorly as expected. The final two chapters perform a qualitative assessment of court cases. Chapter 4 reviews three legal systems where the courts imposed euthanasia: Canada, Colombia, and Germany. It concludes that this jurisprudence is internally inconsistent (vacillating between the competing principles of autonomy and death as an objective good) and advances an impoverished, radically libertarian understanding of the constitutional principles of dignity and autonomy. Chapter 5 turns to two legal systems where the courts refrained from imposing euthanasia: the United States and European Court of Human Rights. These courts emphasize the historical and institutional reasons favoring judicial restraint, while avoiding substantive moral reasoning on the question of euthanasia. This dissertation contends that this trend is based on a false premise of moral neutrality and is also practically self-defeating, as it allows the judicial proponents of euthanasia to dominate the moral conversation.

To understand the molecular mechanisms affected by spaceflight it is essential to achieve high quality sample preservation on-orbit for downstream gene expression analysis. However sample preservation protocols must also be compatible with available equipment and crew time. NASA s Rodent Research (RR) missions have used various methods for euthanasia carcass preservation and tissue preservation. This study extends the sample preservation study performed by GeneLab in GLDS-49 which examined conditions used for the RR-1 mission to include conditions used for multiple RR missions and is designed to help determine factors which may confound data analysis. To determine whether these various factors affect changes in gene expression this ground-based study generated gene expression profiles measured by RNAseq from the livers of 20-21 week-old female C57BL/6J mice. Multiple interacting factors were investigated: 1) To understand how euthanasia protocols affect gene expression when mouse carcasses are slow frozen mice were euthanized by either euthasol injection ketamine/xylazine injection or CO2 inhalation and carcasses slow frozen on dry-ice mimicking carcass preservation in the MELFI on the ISS. Carcasses were thawed and RNA extracted from livers; 2) To understand how carcass preservation protocols affect gene expression mice were euthanized with euthasol and carcasses preserved by flash freezing in liquid nitrogen slow freezing on dry ice or immersion in RNAlater following three-way segmentation. Carcasses were thawed and RNA extracted from livers; 3) To understand how tissue preservation protocols affect gene expression mice were euthanized with euthasol and livers dissected and processed immediately or preserved by flash freezing in liquid nitrogen slow freezing on dry ice or immersion in RNAlater. Liver samples that were processed immediately were homogenized in RLT buffer and then either immediately further processed for RNA extraction or were stored for 70 days at -80C post-homogenization in sample RLT buffer prior to RNA extraction.