Dying With Dignity Suicide

What a compelling word. When looked up in the dictionary, this word is defined:
"su ï i cide- n. of oneself, 1 the act of killing ones self intentionally 2 ruin of ones interests . . . "
The act of taking ones life, on purpose. Interesting. Now add a second word to this already intriguing utterance. Assisted. Assisted Suicide. When looked up in the dictoinary the word assisted is defined as:
"as · sist- vt. 1 to give help to; aid 2 to work as a helper or assistant"
So basically, one person helping another kill his or herself intentionally. Now, this single statement might sound quite appaling until shown in a new and different light. Should a physician be able to help put a patient out of their misery if asked?
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