Asked by Andrea Parks on Jun 06, 2024
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Vincent is in the final stage of lung cancer and is in a great deal of pain. He requests his physicians to put an end to his suffering by allowing him to die. After completing the required legal formalities, Vincent's wife administers a drug to end his life. This scenario illustrates _____.
A) temporary sedation
B) voluntary active euthanasia
C) passive euthanasia
D) physician-assisted suicide
Voluntary Active Euthanasia
The act of intentionally ending a person's life to relieve pain and suffering, with the patient's consent.
Physician-Assisted Suicide
A controversial medical procedure where a doctor provides a terminally ill patient with the means to end their own life.
- Acquire competence in the concepts and application strategies of palliative care, differentiating passive euthanasia, active voluntary euthanasia, involuntary active euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide.
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Jonet MurryJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Voluntary active euthanasia refers to the practice where a physician, or in this case, an individual with the patient's consent, actively administers a substance to cause the patient's death at their request. This scenario fits the description as Vincent's wife administers a drug to end his life following his request, distinguishing it from passive euthanasia (withholding or withdrawing treatment) or physician-assisted suicide (where the patient self-administers the lethal substance).
Learning Objectives
- Acquire competence in the concepts and application strategies of palliative care, differentiating passive euthanasia, active voluntary euthanasia, involuntary active euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide.
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