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What does the term 'euthanasia' mean?
The act of killing a person painlessly for reasons of mercy
How can euthanasia be carried out according to the text?
By administering a lethal injection
What is one reason mentioned in the text for why some individuals commit euthanasia?
To save a loved one from suffering
How are perpetrators of active euthanasia often portrayed in the media?
As compassionate heroes taking personal risks
What is highlighted as an alarming trend in euthanasia according to the text?
The seeming acceptance of passive forms of euthanasia
In what aspect does the law sometimes approve causing death according to the text?
By omitting necessary life-sustaining care
What is a concern regarding the denial of care to elderly or very ill patients?
Relatives may request the denial of care, which can go unchallenged.
What is the court’s stance on withholding life-sustaining care from an incompetent patient in a nursing home?
Life-sustaining care may be withheld without judicial review if decision makers and medical staff agree.
What type of patients are often the victims of euthanasia according to the text?
Elderly or very ill individuals.
Why does the text oppose deliberately starving or dehydrating someone who is very old or very ill?
Because it prolongs the dying process unnecessarily.
What is the main concern addressed in the text regarding decisions about denying basic care like food and water?
To refrain from denying basic care without due review and approval.
Based on the text, what argument does the author make against judging another's life?
No one has the right to decide if another's life is not worth living.
Learn about the concept of euthanasia, its origins, definitions, and different means of implementation. Explore recent cases of active euthanasia in the United States and the ethical considerations surrounding the practice.
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