When a Physician Supplies a Lethal Drug but Does Not

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a physician supplies a lethal drug but does not actually administer it, this is called ______.

• A)withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
• B)euthanasia
• C)assisted suicide
• D)mercy killing

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Definitions:

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