One Situation in Which Steinbock Believes It Is Justifiable to Cease

question 13

Multiple Choice

One situation in which Steinbock believes it is justifiable to cease life-prolonging medical treatment is

• A) when parents wish to withhold treatment from a disabled infant.
• B) when a patient wishes to end his life.
• C) when a patient's family thinks it is for the best.
• D) when continued treatment would lead to greater discomfort without improving the patient's condition.

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