level: Basic (2) [ order by level] The withholding of treatment so that a patient is allowed to die naturally.
In passive euthanasia death is brought about by an omission - i.e. by withdrawing or withholding treatment in order to let the person die
Intentionally allowing a person to die by withholding or withdrawing treatment or by permitting the disease process to progress without further intervention.
is an alternative name for withdrawal of treatment - the doctor withholds life-sustaining treatment.