Removing an Artificial Nutrition Tube from a Patient Who Is

question 860

Multiple Choice

Removing an artificial nutrition tube from a patient who is unable to feed him- or herself would not be considered an example of active euthanasia because:

• A) The patient may have indicated his or her wishes to refuse artificial life-sustaining measures, making the act an instance of suicide.
• B) The removal of the feeding tube does not directly result in the patient's death.
• C) A doctor does not intend to cause the patient's death by removing the tube.
• D) This action would only be performed for humane reasons.

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Definitions:

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