From Australia to the US, 300 million people around the world live in jurisdictions which allow residents a choice to end their lives prematurely, in order to escape the pain and indignity of a protracted death.The UK Parliament recently became the latest legislature to take a step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales.Members of Parliament were freed from party loyalties for an emotional, respectful debate, which contrasted with the political combat which often punctuates the House of Commons.At its conclusion, a majority voted in favor of a bill which would permit some adults to use drugs prescribed to end their lives.But there were conditions – they would have to be diagnosed as terminally ill with no more than 6 months to live, mentally capable of making the decision and free from coercion to do so.The bill must pass several more rounds of intense scrutiny from parliamentarians before it can become law. The issue has sparked a passionate national debate – with