Withholding treatment with the intention of ending the patient's life, to prevent the patient's further suffering, is an example of active euthanasia.

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Withholding treatment with the intention of ending a patient's life is considered passive euthanasia, not active euthanasia. Active euthanasia involves taking specific steps to cause the patient's death.

Withholding Treatment with the Intention of Ending the Patient's Life