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A doctor talks with a patient who has terminal end-stage cancer. The patient asks that the doctor prescribe liquid morphine, and leave a triple dose in a cup on the bedside table.
 
  The doctor and patient both know that the patient intends to take the entire amount as an overdose. The doctor and patient are discussing
  A. assisted suicide.
  B. euthanasia.
  C. passive euthanasia.
  D. none of these.

Question 2

The macrosocial perspective views communities and cultures as a whole.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

True



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