Difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide

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Assignment:

Complete your Week 2 required discussion prompt.

In your own words, describe the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Make sure to expand on the differences between each. Additionally, be sure to mention euthanasia- passive, active, voluntary, involuntary, and non-voluntary.
Select an argument for or against either euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. How would you defend your argument?
In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates' posts in this thread. Your response should include elements such as follow-up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation of some points made by your classmates.

Make sure to support your initial post with at least two outside sources, including your textbook.

Please watch this TED talk regarding Dying with Dignity.

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