Physician-assisted suicide is a practice where a doctor provides a patient with the means to end their own life, usually in cases of terminal illness or unbearable suffering. The patient must be able to make the decision voluntarily and is typically required to meet specific legal criteria. This practice is legal in some regions, such as Oregon in the United States, where laws allow eligible patients to request a prescription for lethal medication. It is a controversial topic, raising ethical questions about the role of healthcare providers and the value of life in the face of suffering.