right to die

the right to suicide or physician-assisted suicide that some consider should be available for terminally ill patients (see assisted death). Right-to-die laws have been passed in a few states and countries. This is distinguished from the right to refuse treatment in cases in which the patient is on life support.

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May 8th 2024

morals

pl. n. the ethical values or principles that people use to guide their behavior. See also moral; morality.