Marilyn suffers a severe stroke and irreversible brain damage. her husband decides to remove all life support and, subsequently, marilyn dies. this is an example of

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Ana Lewis

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18 September, 07:40

Marilyn suffers a severe stroke and irreversible brain damage. her husband decides to remove all life support and, subsequently, marilyn dies. this is an example of

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Lilian Williams · Answer 1

This is an example of "passive euthanasia."

Passive euthanasia is when demise is achieved by an oversight - i. e. when somebody gives the individual a chance to let the person die. This can be by pulling back or withholding treatment: Withdrawing treatment: for instance, turning off a machine that is keeping a man alive, so incredible their illness.