intentionally, prematurely ending someone's life because they ask you to
KW- active euthanasia
Using direct means to intentionally prematurely end another person’s life.
KW- passive euthanasia
Withholding medical treatment, food and hydration in order to intentionally prematurely end another person’s life.
KW- non-voluntary euthanasia
Intentionally prematurely ending another person’s life without their express consent because they are unable to consent (e.g. man in a coma).
KW- involuntary euthanasia
Intentionally prematurely ending another person’s life without their express consent even though they are capable of consenting. (Also known as ‘murder’.)
KW- assisted suicide
Giving someone the means to kill themselves because they ask for that kind of ‘help’.
