The Pharmacology of Aid in Dying: From Database Analyses to Evidence-Based Best Practices.

Medical aid in dying is legal in 10 states plus Washington DC, covering 22% of the U.S. population.

Medical Aid in Dying: An Overview of Care and Considerations for Patients With Cancer.

Background: Medical aid in dying (MAID) is increasingly becoming a legal option for patients with terminal illness who desire greater control over how they end their life. The majority of patients who pursue this option are those with terminal cancer.

Objectives:  This article provides foundational knowledge on MAID, including key considerations for nurses practicing in states where MAID is legalized.

Neurologic Diseases and Medical Aid in Dying: Aid-in-Dying Laws Create an Underclass of Patients Based on Disability.

Terminally ill patients in 10 states plus Washington, D.C. have the right to take prescribed medications to end their lives (medical aid in dying).