the voluntary withholding of remediation which may extend the life of a person who is nearing death. It is differentiated from active euthanasia, wherein direct action is taken to end the life. Courts [..]

Passive euthanasia is an act of allowing a terminally ill person to die by either withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining support such as a respirator or feeding tube. For example, if a patient req [..]

Failing to prevent Death from natural causes, for reasons of mercy by the withdrawal or withholding of Life-prolonging treatment.

The deliberate disconnection of life support equipment, or cessation of any life-sustaining medical procedure, permitting the natural death of the patient.