Unveiling truths: The research behind "The Waiting Room"

Delve into the academic foundations of our documentary. This page provides links to crucial research on assisted dying, helping to illuminate its profound impacts on individuals and society. Understand the facts, challenge perceptions, and join us in an informed discussion.

Empowering choices through understanding

Our research for "The Waiting Room" has revealed a powerful central theme: assisted dying is fundamentally about giving patients control over their end-of-life journey, preventing unbearable suffering. Assisted dying is not just about the act, but the profound human desire for agency and dignity.

Assisted Dying Research Network (New Zealand): Based at Victoria University of Wellington, this network produces extensive peer-reviewed research on the implementation and impact of the End of Life Choice Act.
End of Life Law in Australia (QUT): A leading academic resource from the Queensland University of Technology that provides rigorous legal analysis of voluntary assisted dying laws globally.
End-of-Life Care Research Group (Belgium): A prominent collaboration between Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University that has conducted decades of sociological and clinical research in one of the first countries to legalize euthanasia.

Credibility through comprehensive inquiry

The debate surrounding assisted dying is often clouded by misinformation. Our documentary, "The Waiting Room" aims to cut through the noise, allowing the voices of those most impacted to be heard. This project is underpinned by solid, comprehensive research into how assisted dying affects individuals and society. For funders and supporters, this commitment to academic rigor ensures our narrative is not only compelling but also trustworthy and deeply informed.

Glasgow End of Life Studies Group: A multidisciplinary team at the University of Glasgow that conducts global research into end-of-life interventions and the relationship between palliative care and assisted dying.
International Observatory on End of Life Care (Lancaster University): This UK-based center focuses on international palliative care research, including the role of healthcare professionals in jurisdictions where assisted dying is legal.
The Hastings Center (USA): A world-renowned bioethics research institute that publishes influential reports and scholarly articles on the ethics of "Medical Aid-in-Dying."

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Professional & Policy Research

European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Task Force: An international task force specifically dedicated to researching the role of palliative care professionals when patients seek assisted dying.
Nuffield Trust: An independent health think tank that published a major 2025 report analyzing the practical implications for health systems based on evidence from 15 international jurisdictions.
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care: A leading medical journal that frequently publishes systematic reviews and primary research regarding global perspectives on assisted dying and euthanasia.