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03/01/2014

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PAS definitions:
Definition
Various types, typically via the administration of a pill/medication
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Active-involuntary:
Definition
Physician intentionally kills a patient contrary to the patient’s wishes
Term
Active-voluntary:
Definition
Physician intentionally kills the patient in accordance with the wishes of the patient
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Passive-involuntary:
Definition
Physician lets the patient die by refraining from interventions, contrary to the wishes of the patient
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Passive-voluntary:
Definition
Physician lets the patient die by refraining from interventions that would be useless in any case, in accordance with the wishes of the patient.
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