Mike Is an American Citizen Residing in Colorado

Multiple Choice

Mike is an American citizen residing in Colorado. He is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He decides to undergo chemotherapy, but his doctor informs him that there is only a slim chance for an improvement in his condition. The doctor also tells him that he has only a few weeks to live. Suffering from deep pain and discomfort, Mike loses the hope to live. He then requests his doctor to provide a lethal injection that can be self-administered. After consulting his family and completing the paperwork, he self-administers the injection and passes away peacefully. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario?

A) This is a case of active euthanasia.
B) This is a case of passive euthanasia.
C) This is a case of assisted suicide.
D) This is a case of involuntary manslaughter.