Damon has been terminally ill with multiple fractures to his skull.He has been in a vegetative state for over three years.Finally,his family agrees to end his suffering by removing him from the life-support system.This is an example of:

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This is an example of passive euthanasia since the life-support system is being removed which will ultimately lead to the patient's death. The decision was made to end the patient's suffering and allow them to die naturally. Active euthanasia involves actively taking steps to end a patient's life, which is not the case here. Natural euthanasia is when death occurs due to natural causes, which is not the case for Damon. Acceptable euthanasia is not a recognized term in medical ethics.

Damon Has Been Terminally Ill with Multiple Fractures to His