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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia
Passive Euthanasia
The withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments from a patient, leading to death without any active intervention.
Living Will
A document prepared when a person is well, directing medical care providers to terminate life-sustaining treatment in the event he or she becomes incapacitatedand unable to speak
Living Will
A legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment, particularly in end-of-life scenarios.
Terminal Illness
A disease or condition that is expected to lead to the death of the patient within a relatively short period, often characterized by a lack of effective treatment options.
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