George is terminally ill and in constant pain. He has asked his doctor for a prescription he can use to end his life. If the doctor gives the prescription and George uses it to die, it is considered _____.

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Physician-assisted suicide involves a doctor providing a prescription or other means for a terminally ill patient to end their life. This is distinct from passive euthanasia (withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment) or palliative care (providing comfort measures to alleviate symptoms). Hospice care often involves palliative care for terminally ill patients, but does not involve intentionally ending their life.

George Is Terminally Ill and in Constant Pain