passive euthanasia
Passive euthanasia is a practice where medical treatment and interventions are withheld or withdrawn with the intention of allowing the patient to die naturally and without further suffering. In passive euthanasia, the patient is allowed to die by natural means, such as stopping medication, disconnecting life support systems, or withholding food and water. This is usually done in cases where the patient has a terminal or irreversible condition and continuing treatment would only prolong their suffering rather than improve their condition. Passive euthanasia is typically legal in countries where euthanasia or assisted suicide is illegal.