Asked by Abheesht Srivastava on Sep 24, 2024
Active euthanasia is sometimes referred to as an act of omission.
Active Euthanasia
Intentionally causing the death of a patient, at their request, through direct action such as administering a lethal injection.
Act of Omission
A situation where harm is caused by failing to take action, as opposed to actively causing harm through one's actions.
- Apprehend the ethical disparities and controversies linked to passive and active euthanasia.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the ethical disparities and controversies linked to passive and active euthanasia.
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