Suppose that a physician administered a lethal injection to a dying person to bring a painless end to life.This would be called
A)active euthanasia
B)complex euthanasia
C)passive euthanasia
D)physician-assisted suicide

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Active euthanasia refers to the intentional action of administering medication to bring about the death of a patient, while passive euthanasia involves the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment. Physician-assisted suicide involves providing a terminally ill patient with the means to end their own life, but does not involve the direct administration of medication by a physician. Complex euthanasia is not a commonly used term in discussions of end-of-life care.

Suppose That a Physician Administered a Lethal Injection to a Dying