Rachels claims that the cessation of treatment (in cases of passive euthanasia) falls under the AMA's category of "the intentional termination of the life of one human being by another."

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Rachels argues that the distinction between active and passive euthanasia is morally irrelevant and that both are intentional acts that result in the death of the patient. Therefore, the cessation of treatment in cases of passive euthanasia can be considered an intentional termination of life by another person, which falls under the AMA's definition of euthanasia.

Rachels Claims That the Cessation of Treatment (In Cases of Passive