What Is Passive Euthanasia?

Passive euthanasia, also known as "negative euthanasia," refers to the termination of all treatments that support the patient's life and allow it to die naturally. On March 7, 2011, the Supreme Court of India ruled that hospitals could implement "passive euthanasia" on patients who were completely incurable under the supervision of the High Court.

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