Question

what is a distinction made between criminal and non - criminal participation in assisted suicide?
a. the \suicide machine\ employed by dr. kevorkian does not furnish a means of death.
b. removing life support on patient/family request is not providing the means of death.
c. both removing life support on request and a \suicide machine\ are deemed criminal.
d. neither removal of life support nor use of a \suicide machine\ is considered criminal.

Explanation:

In many legal - contexts, removing life - support at the request of a patient or their family is often considered a non - criminal act related to end - of - life decisions, as it is seen as allowing a natural process to occur rather than actively providing a means of death. In contrast, using a "suicide machine" like the one used by Dr. Kevorkian is generally considered criminal in many jurisdictions as it actively provides a means for death.

Answer:

B. Removing life support on patient/family request is not providing the means of death.