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Passive euthanasia

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When feeding tubes, life support is taken away so they die naturally

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Active euthanasia

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When someone is given drugs to make them die. Illegal in GB

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Voluntary euthanasia

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When a person is not able to commit suicide themselves but asks someone to help them die

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Involuntary euthanasia

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When a person is unable to tell people their wishes so they make a decision for them based on their quality of life