What Role Does the Discussion of Potential Misdiagnosis of a Terminal

question 835

Multiple Choice

What role does the discussion of potential misdiagnosis of a terminal condition play in Gay-Williams's argument against euthanasia?

• A) It is used as a premise for the conclusion that euthanasia is inherently against human nature.
• B) It is used as a premise for the conclusion that euthanasia is never in one's self-interest.
• C) It is used to respond to the argument that there is no meaningful distinction between active and passive euthanasia.
• D) It is used to explain the potentially corrupting influence euthanasia could have on health-care professionals.

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Definitions:

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the tiny blood vessels known as capillaries, either entering or exiting the bloodstream.

Chemotaxis

Attraction of living protoplasm (cells) to chemical stimuli.

Vasodilation

Increased diameter of blood vessels.

Histamine

A compound released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.