At the patient's request,Dr.Abbott turns off the respirator of a patient who cannot breathe independently.Dr.Abbott's end-of-life treatment is __________.

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Turning off a respirator at a patient's request is an example of end-of-life treatment known as withdrawal of life support or removal of artificial means of support. It is a widely practiced procedure that is considered part of ordinary medical care, especially in cases where a patient has an incurable disease and is experiencing a poor quality of life. It is generally considered ethical and legal to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatments when a patient makes an informed and voluntary decision, or when the treatment no longer serves to benefit the patient. The decision to withdraw treatment must be based on sound medical judgement, and patients must be provided with informed consent, adequate pain relief, and compassionate care.

At the Patient's Request,Dr