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assisted suicide
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assisted suicide
n.
Suicide accomplished with the aid of another person, especially a physician.

Assisted suicide
A form of self-inflicted death in which a person voluntarily brings about his or her own death with the help of another, usually a physician, relative, or friend.
Mentioned in: Suicide

assisted suicide,
a form of euthanasia in which a person wishes to commit suicide but feels unable to perform the act alone because of a physical disability or lack of knowledge about the most effective means. An individual who assists a suicide victim in accomplishing that goal may or may not be held responsible for the death, depending on local laws. The participation of health professionals, especially physicians, in assisted suicide is controversial. See also euthanasia, suicide.

assisted suicide
1 Physician-assisted suicide, see there. See Double effect 2. Any suicide with a 2nd party participant


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