Is the word suicide a mismatch in death with dignity?

Some countries and jurisdictions use the word suicide in the scope of death with dignity, while others  strongly oppose using this word, because it is linked to concepts as "killing" and has negative connotations.

Alison Lester - a Singapore based writer/blogger and communications skill coach - in her blog contributes to the discussion in a lengthy article about her father's death called "Another word for it" .