The Conventional Doctrine regarding euthanasia states that:…
The Conventional Doctrine regarding euthanasia states that: “…active euthanasia (physician-assisted death) is never morally permissible. Doctors can withhold treatment in many circumstances, and do nothing wrong if the patient dies, but the doctor must never, ever “kill” the patient.” Evaluate euthanasia to explain: the difference between active and passive euthanasia. According to the American Medical Association, is this distinction morally relevant? What is James Rachels’ position regarding this distinction?