When a respirator or other medical equipment that is sustaining a patient's life is removed, this is known as

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Passive euthanasia refers to the process of allowing a patient to die naturally, without medical equipment or interventions to maintain life. This can include the removal of a ventilator or other life-sustaining equipment. It is typically carried out in cases where further treatment would be futile or where the patient has requested that such equipment be removed.

When a Respirator or Other Medical Equipment That Is Sustaining