According to the traditional distinction, the removal of artificial life-sustaining methods such as a feeding tube would best be considered an instance of active euthanasia.

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The removal of artificial life-sustaining methods, such as a feeding tube, is typically considered an instance of passive euthanasia, not active euthanasia. Active euthanasia involves taking specific steps to cause a patient's death, while passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing treatment that would prolong life.

According to the Traditional Distinction, the Removal of Artificial Life-Sustaining