Euthanasia is the act of deliberately ending a person’s life to relieve suffering, usually as part of a medical process.
There are two main forms: voluntary euthanasia, where the patient actively consents; and assisted suicide, where the patient self-administers life-ending medication provided by a physician.
The term “euthanasia” is generally used in places like Belgium and the Netherlands, while in Canada, the preferred term is Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)[6][8].
Overall, Canada’s MAID policy is among the most liberal and swiftly-expanding in the world, leading to both interest and concern abroad regarding the safeguards, eligibility, and potential for further expansion[2][3][4][9].