Types of Euthanasia

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Active
Killing a person by doing something to end their life, for example, giving a lethal injection.
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Passive
Killing a person by removing medical help, for example, turning off a life support machine.
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Voluntary
The patient is conscious and aware enough to request euthanasia
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Involuntary
The patient cannot choose so the decision is made for them, for example, a baby or an unconscious patient.
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Types of Euthanasia
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Killing a person by removing medical help, for example, turning off a life support machine.

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Passive

Card 3

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The patient is conscious and aware enough to request euthanasia

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Card 4

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The patient cannot choose so the decision is made for them, for example, a baby or an unconscious patient.

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Card 5

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Types of Euthanasia

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