A professional cowboy,Augustus suffered a severe injury to his legs when his horse fell on him.Now,due to a systemic blood infection,he is facing either amputation of his limbs or death.Augustus has opted for death and will not allow his physicians to treat him,so that he will be able to be buried in his boots.This decision is an example of:

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Augustus has opted to not receive medical treatment, leading to his eventual death. This is an example of passive euthanasia, as he is allowing his natural disease process to take its course, rather than actively seeking a means to end his life.

A Professional Cowboy,Augustus Suffered a Severe Injury to His Legs