FAQs and Resources

In this section you will find links to three categories of FAQs information as well as links to several types of Resources for scholars, physicians, patients, and families. Each will be updated on a regular basis as a result of your requests and comments.

These include:

Terms and Definitions: This includes definitions for several commonly used terms related to euthanasia, assisted suicide, end-of-life treatment options, advance directives (living wills, etc.), medical care, and related concerns.

Questions and Answers: These are questions that are commonly asked of the World Federation and our member societies related to the right to die, euthanasia, assisted suicide, advance directives (living wills, etc.), the law, and related concerns. These are of particular use to students and scholars interested in these topics.

Fact Sheets: These are one page statements prepared by the World Federation and/or our member societies based on the most recent findings from research about a range of issues related to the right to die, euthanasia, assisted suicide, the law, opinion polls, etc. These again are of use to students and scholars interested in these topics.