Introduction This paper studies assisted suicide and the issues concerning the topic. It provides an overview of the available terms and explains the difference between them. The article presents background on medical aid in dying as well as statistical data, including information about its incidence and the countries that support the practice. It also concerns the significance of assisted suicide to mental health issues. Finally, the paper reflects on caregivers’ role in the action and its relevance to nursing. Overview Assisted death has been an acute topic that raises questions of ethics, morals, and religion (Banović, Turanjanin, & Miloradović, 2017). It is necessary to distinguish between euthanasia, assisted suicide, and physician-assisted suicide. According to De Lima et al. (2017), euthanasia can be defined as an act of a person (usually a physician) ending another individual’s life by induction of drugs following their voluntary request. Assisted suicide is a general term that can be defined as an individual helping another person to terminate their life at a competent request by providing the means for conducting the auction. Physician-assisted suicide involves a medical professional that provides drugs for self-administration that a patient can use at a chosen time (De Lima et al., 2017). In the last case, individuals have full control over the process. History and Statistics It is unclear when the idea of euthanasia first emerged. Debates about legalizing it along with physician-assisted suicide have been present for the past two centuries (Emanuel, 2017). Switzerland was the first country to decriminalize medical aid in dying in 1942 under the condition that there were no selfish motives of a physician. Belgium and the Netherlands joined in the initiative in 2002, and Luxembourg supported it in 2009. Colombia and Canada decriminalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Currently, physician-assisted death is legalized in five US states, including Oregon, Washington, Montana, Vermont, and California (Emanuel, 2017). It is essential to mention that even in the countries where such interventions are permitted, they are not frequently used. According to Emanuel (2017), in the Netherlands, less than 0,5% of deaths are cases of physician-assisted suicides. Oregon and Washington State report similar statistics. Significance to Health Issues A desire to die is closely related to mental health disturbances that can be caused by a prolonged period of pain. In this regard, medical aid in dying can be perceived as a way to stop an individual from suffering. Moreover, the decision to make assisted death requests is usually caused by hopelessness and patients’ increased dependency on their relatives or medical staff. It means that for some people, such action is a significant step since they believe that it can improve their family members’ lives. However, it is necessary to mention how assistance in dying can affect physicians’ mental health too. Helping someone end their life, even following their voluntary request, can cause regret, ambivalence, and discomfort. Role of the Nurse Nurses are often perceived as patient advocates as they can express individuals’ wishes for treatment and