The Ethics of Euthanasia
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What is the literal meaning of the term 'euthanasia'?

  • Good death (correct)
  • Peaceful passing
  • Painless death
  • End of suffering
  • What does 'active euthanasia' involve?

  • Patient's consent for treatment withdrawal
  • Natural end of life process
  • Withholding life-prolonging treatment
  • Deliberate administration of lethal drugs (correct)
  • What is another term used to describe 'passive euthanasia'?

  • Natural death
  • Non-voluntary euthanasia
  • Mercy killing (correct)
  • Involuntary euthanasia
  • What categorization of euthanasia is based on the patient's consent?

    <p>Voluntary, involuntary, non-voluntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the term 'passive euthanasia' been described as a misnomer?

    <p>It involves deliberate withholding or withdrawal of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literal meaning of the term 'euthanasia'?

    <p>Good death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'active euthanasia' involve?

    <p>Deliberate act to end a patient's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the term 'passive euthanasia' been described as a misnomer?

    <p>It is not a deliberate act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What categorization of euthanasia is based on the patient's consent?

    <p>Voluntary euthanasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term used to describe 'passive euthanasia'?

    <p>Letting die</p> Signup and view all the answers

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