Palliative care involves the optimal treatment, support, and accompaniment of terminally ill individuals to promote a dignified death. In the first part of the book, the authors describe the possibilities and limitations of palliative care and appeal to society and politics to provide the necessary legal protection for individuals at the end of their lives. The second part exemplifies how advance directives can capture a person's wishes regarding their own dying process. The third part addresses the ethical and legal aspects of passive euthanasia. Based on the provisions of the health law of the canton of Thurgau, the authors present a guide that outlines the fundamental issues while also highlighting legal key points and practical assistance.