Asked by Erika Hormozi on May 15, 2024
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Beth is a cancer patient who has only a few days to live. She is in a constant state of stupor induced by a tranquilizer. With Beth's consent, she is intravenously administered with the continuous infusion of a tranquilizer that relieves her from suffering in her last days. This scenario best demonstrates the practice of _____.
A) passive euthanasia
B) terminal sedation
C) mercy killing
D) involuntary active euthanasia
Terminal Sedation
A medical procedure where patients in the terminal phase of a terminal illness are sedated to alleviate suffering.
Tranquilizer
A type of medication used to reduce anxiety and tension, helping to calm and relax the patient.
- Gain an understanding of palliative care methodologies, passive euthanasia, active voluntary euthanasia, involuntary active euthanasia, and the process of physician-assisted suicide.
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morgan chapmanMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Terminal sedation involves the use of medications to relieve extreme suffering by rendering the patient unconscious at the end of life, which is what is described in the scenario with Beth.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of palliative care methodologies, passive euthanasia, active voluntary euthanasia, involuntary active euthanasia, and the process of physician-assisted suicide.