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Physician assistance in dying, including physician assistance in suicide and euthanasia, is increasingly accepted. Regulations aim for openness and legal certainty, with physicians adhering to strict criteria in most cases.

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  • Public Health Policy

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  • To assess the impact and adherence to regulations in jurisdictions where PAD is legal.

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  • Analysis of ethical arguments for and against PAD.
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    • Public support for regulated PAD and PAS is growing in Western countries.

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    • Ongoing societal debate and increasing public acceptance shape the future of PAD regulations.