The review objective was to explore the international experience on the palliative care sector of the legalisation of voluntary assisted dying (VAD).

This review used the term ‘assisted dying’ as a generic term to encompass voluntary assisted dying, physician-assisted dying, physician-assisted suicide, and euthanasia.

The following jurisdictions are included within the scope of the review: Oregon (USA); Washington State (USA); the Netherlands; Belgium; Canada; and Quebec Province, Canada.