While the legal controversies continue, this newly revised and updated third edition of the groundbreaking bestseller contains new, extremely important information for patients, families, and medical personnel. The original publication of "Final Exit" shocked the nation by offering people with terminal illnesses the choice of how and when to end their suffering. It helped thousands by providing clear instructions for doctors, caregivers, and families on how to handle a patient's wish for euthanasia. In light of legal proceedings and regulations, this revised and updated third edition goes far beyond the original, offering new information on the legality of euthanasia and assisted suicide, as well as a careful examination of the associated personal issues. It has become an essential resource to help families and supportive doctors stay within existing laws and to make a person's dying process intimate, private, and safe.