Assertion: euthanasia's life | /r/Synonym | passive euthanasia
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text: In Mexico, active euthanasia is illegal but since 7 January 2008 the law allows the terminally ill —or closest relatives, if unconscious— to refuse medication or further medical treatment to extend life (also known as passive euthanasia) in Mexico City, in the central state of Aguascalientes (since 6 April 2009) and, since 1 September 2009, in the Western state of Michoacán.
text: Firstly, there is Rachels’ distinction between euthanasia performed by killing the patient (active euthanasia) and euthanasia performed by omitting to prolong the patient’s life (passive euthanasia).
text: Since 7 January 2008 the law allows the terminally ill —or closest relatives, if unconscious— to refuse medication or further medical treatment that may extend life (known as passive euthanasia) in Mexico City, in the state of Aguascalientes (since 6 April 2009) and, since 1 September 2009, in the state of Michoacán.