Euthanasia debate(PHL)

Passive euthanasia is the deliberate disconnection of life support equipment, or cessation of any life sustaining medical procedure, permitting the natural death of the patient (EROG). Allowing an individual the right to choose if they want to fight to save their own life or to be allowed to die a nature death is becoming a major issue in today's society. This is not just a present day issue; it has been a topic of debate …showed first 75 words of 1547 total…

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