Physician-assisted Suicide Does Not Increase Severity Of Depression, Grief Among Family Members, Study Finds

Physician-assisted Suicide Does Not Increase Severity Of Depression, Grief Among Family Members, Study Finds Unlike other forms of suicide, physician assisted death does not cause substantial regret, or a sense of rejection among surviving family members. In addition, the prevalence and severity of depression and grief among family members whose loved ones received aid in dying is no different than family members whose loved ones did not pursue physician assisted suicide.