In 2011, the European Association of Palliative Care established a task force focusing on the topic of euthanasia. Which of the following was the policy forwarded by that group?

a. The concept of passive euthanasia is a contradiction in terms because any form of euthanasia is, by definition, an active event.
b. Euthanasia, whether passive or active, should be embraced as an acceptable form of action under certain circumstances.
c. Euthanasia is simply a form of murder, and its practice should be universally outlawed.
d. Active euthanasia should be embraced as a decision that can be made by an individual, while passive euthanasia should be banned because it is always chosen by someone other than the patient.

Ans: a. The concept of passive euthanasia is a contradiction in terms because any form of euthanasia is, by definition, an active event.