Why Does Steinbock Think That Withholding Life-Prolonging Treatment Is Morally

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does Steinbock think that withholding life-prolonging treatment is morally acceptable when euthanasia is not?

• A) Because the doctor is being passive, not acting
• B) Because the patient is involved in the decision
• C) Because the patient will suffer less
• D) Because the doctor is not intentionally terminating the patient's life

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