Allowing a terminally ill patient to die, even when the technology is present to prolong, but not save, the dying person's life, is called ______.

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Allowing a terminally ill patient to die, even when the technology is present to prolong, but not save, the dying person's life is referred to as negative euthanasia. Positive euthanasia refers to the intentional act of actively hastening a patient's death, while primary and secondary euthanasia are not commonly used terms in the discussion of end-of-life care.

Allowing a Terminally Ill Patient to Die, Even When the Technology