Which of the following statements best describes assisted suicide?
A) It is a form of withdrawal of treatment.
B) It is a passive process,and the patient is mentally competent.
C) It is an active process,and the patient is mentally incompetent.
D) It is an active process,and the patient is mentally competent.

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Assisted suicide involves a mentally competent patient actively seeking assistance to end their life, typically through the ingestion of a lethal medication. It is distinct from withdrawal of treatment, which may involve the withholding or ceasing of life-sustaining measures, but does not involve intentional actions to end the patient's life. It is also distinct from euthanasia, which involves a third party (such as a physician) actively administering the lethal dose.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Assisted Suicide