Despite formally holding the belief that euthanasia is incompatible with the physician’s role as a healer, the American Medical Association concludes that, in cases of patients close to death, the physician
a. can administer life-ending drugs.
b. must continue to take every measure to keep the patient alive.
c. can withhold treatment, including hydration.
d. must follow his or her own conscience.
Answer: c
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