Which of the Following Statements Is True of Passive Euthanasia

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of passive euthanasia?

• A) It is illegal throughout the United States.
• B) It is legal if performed in accordance with the wishes of patients.
• C) It is not carried out to hasten the death of patients.
• D) It is the sedation of terminally ill patients to reduce pain.

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Definitions:

Insanity Defense Rules

Legal doctrines that allow defendants to claim they are not responsible for their actions due to psychiatric disorders at the time of the crime.

Insanity Defense

A legal defense presented in court where a defendant claims they were not responsible for their actions due to episodic or persistent psychiatric disease at the time of the criminal act.

Incompetence To Stand Trial

A legal determination that an individual is mentally unfit to participate in the legal proceedings of their trial due to mental illness or incapacity.

Competence Judgments

Evaluations made about a person's ability or skills in a particular area or task.