... a sharp distinction between "active euthanasia- and "passive euthanasia."" The first of these terms, "active euthanasia,"" refers to any action that directly contributes to the death of someone who is terminally ill or in great pain. "Passive euthanasia,"" on the other hand, refers to a decision not to treat a life threatening condition on the grounds that no extraordinary measures should be taken to ... save the life of someone who is either terminally ill or in great pain. Legally, the difference between active and passive euthanasia is the difference between "killing- and "allowing t...

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