Voluntary Assisted Dying — Guide Hub
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD), also known as MAiD in Canada, assisted dying in the US, and euthanasia in parts of Europe, is a regulated process where a person chooses to end their life with medical assistance.
It is one of the most debated issues in end-of-life care.
VAD by the Numbers
- Legal in over 10 countries and 11 US states + DC.
- Australia: All six states have VAD laws in force; territories pending.
- Canada: >13,000 MAiD deaths reported in 2022 (≈4% of all deaths).
- Netherlands: ~5% of annual deaths occur through euthanasia.
- New Zealand: Legal since 2021; hundreds of cases annually.
Core Guides
- Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia — How to Access It
- Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia: What Families Need to Know
- Voluntary Assisted Dying — Global Overview
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Last reviewed: September 17, 2025
Educational only; not a substitute for professional medical advice.