Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Dying

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euthanasia

intentionally ending one's life when suffering from a terminal illness or severe disability

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active & passive euthanasia

euthanasia < (2&)

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active euthanasia

euthanasia:

intentionally causing death, usually through a lethal dose of medication

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passive euthanasia

euthanasia:

occurs when life-sustaining support is withdrawn

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physician-assisted dying

form of active euthanasia

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physician-assisted dying

physician prescribes the means by which a person can die

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physician-assisted dying

practice is certainly controversial with religious, legal, ethical, and medical experts weighing in with opinions