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Title: In an Oregon hospital, Daniel pleaded with Jose, his partner of 35 years, to get him some pills, so
Post by: gh0st on May 25, 2015
In an Oregon hospital, Daniel pleaded with Jose, his partner of 35 years, to get him some pills, so he could put an end to his pain and misery as AIDs slowly and agonizingly progressed through his body.  Frustrated, Jose asks the doctor to do something about Daniel’s request to end his pain and suffering, and hasten death.  Hesitatingly, the doctor prescribes a significantly higher dosage of morphine. Which of the following concepts best describes this behavior?

a)   Active euthanasia
b)   Passive euthanasia
c)   Physician-assisted suicide
d)   Patient generated suicide


Title: Re: In an Oregon hospital, Daniel pleaded with Jose, his partner of 35 years, to get him some pills,
Post by: randis_oddy on Jun 2, 2015
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Title: Re: In an Oregon hospital, Daniel pleaded with Jose, his partner of 35 years, to get him some pills, so
Post by: gh0st on Jun 28, 2015
Thanks for the great answer