Then there's the problem of active versus passive euthanasia.

Canadian laws on living wills and passive euthanasia are a legal dilemma.

Patients and families have authorized passive euthanasia and no punishment was given to the attending physician.

In 2005, proposals were put forward to allow passive euthanasia to be administered using a switch mechanism similar to Sabbath clocks.

We did not view her death as passive euthanasia, although we did agree to withhold treatment that was deemed extraordinary.

Some people see passive euthanasia as a more acceptable choice, because it does not involve a deliberate act to kill.

This is sometimes referred to as "passive euthanasia".

It may be called passive euthanasia in cases where the patient is unable to make decisions about treatment.

According to these guidelines, passive euthanasia involves the withdrawing of treatment or food that would allow the patient to live.

Canadian laws on Living Wills and passive euthanasia are a legal dilemma.