Euthanasia that occurs by withholding available treatment is termed
A) passive.
B) active.
C) overt.
D) covert.

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Euthanasia can be divided into two main types: passive and active. Passive euthanasia occurs when a patient dies because medical professionals withhold or withdraw treatment that could keep the patient alive. Active euthanasia occurs when medical professionals intentionally take some action, such as administering a lethal injection, to intentionally end the patient's life. Therefore, if euthanasia occurs by withholding available treatment, it is considered passive euthanasia.

Euthanasia That Occurs by Withholding Available Treatment Is Termed