Commentary on: Tomlinson E, Stott J. Assisted dying in dementia: a systematic review of the international literature on the attitudes of health professionals, patients, carers and the public, and the factors associated with these. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2015;30:10–20.

Implications for practice and research Different levels of advocating for assisted dying between people with dementia and health professionals may mean professionals need more confidence, support and awareness to have these conversations.

Further qualitative research is needed to explore in more detail the views carers and people with dementia have about assisted dying. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens