Miriam-Webster's online dictionary defines euthanasia as "the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of irreparably ill or injured individuals (such as or pets) in a relatively painless manner for the sake of mercy.” Unlike euthanasia, the definition of assisted suicide is “suicide committed by someone with the assistance of another person.” subtle, the end result is the same: death. The public and the medical community remain deeply divided on this issue, citing issues moral, ethical, or legal. Supporters argue that terminally ill patients deemed medically competent have a fundamental right to autonomy; that is, they themselves decide when and how they will die. Opponents say it is a violation of the Hippocratic Oath to knowingly provide lethal doses of drugs to terminally ill patients or write prescriptions for drugs that are certain to end their lives. These are questions that are not easy to answer. This article will discuss some of the ethical, moral, and religious issues surrounding this topic, as well as some ways to resolve the controversy. The public remains deeply divided over PAS, citing moral or ethical issues. A 2008 article in the Hastings Report states that, according to a survey, approximately two-thirds of the US population approves of it as an option for terminally ill patients with intractable suffering (Quill & Greenlaw, 2008). A 2014 article in the journal Nursing provides many reasons why patients choose PAS. One reason given is fear of the unknown. They claim that many dying patients are terrible... amidst paper instructions. According to the Journal of Nursing Law (2011), health care providers who provide detailed education and information regarding end-of-life decision making can uphold their ethical obligation to prolong life and end unnecessary suffering (Friend, 2011, p. 3-4 ).In conclusion, PAS should simply be part of good medical care. Something made with great attention and care. It would be an option of last resort only if the mentally competent patient requests it and if all other options of last resort have failed. As healthcare professionals, we have a moral and ethical duty to advocate for our patients. Often this means putting aside our opinions and judgments and ensuring that the patient's wishes are respected. In this case, it simply means that the patient will be allowed to spend his last days without unnecessary worries and to die with pride and dignity..