Rachels says that "it is not exactly correct to say that in passive euthanasia the doctor does nothing, for he does do one thing that is very important, he lets the patient die."

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Rachels argues that in passive euthanasia, the doctor may not actively take steps to cause the patient's death, but they do make the decision to withhold or withdraw treatment, which ultimately results in the patient dying. Therefore, the doctor is not doing "nothing" and is still actively involved in the patient's death.

Rachels Says That "It Is Not Exactly Correct to Say