Rosanne Has a Terminal Condition, and She Has Decided to Request

question 126

Multiple Choice

Rosanne has a terminal condition, and she has decided to request that her doctors withhold all life-sustaining procedures, so that her death will come about naturally. Rosanne's request is best considered an example of:

• A) passive euthanasia
• B) active euthanasia
• C) natural euthanasia
• D) assisted suicide

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Definitions:

Physician

A medical professional authorized to diagnose and treat patients.

Cranial Nerve Function

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Substantia Nigra

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Parkinson Disease

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