Discussion on Withdrawing Treatment and Passive Euthanasia of Patients with Malignant Tumors / 中国医学伦理学

Withdrawing medical treatment is quite common among patients with malignant tumors in present clinical practice in China,which is considered as a form of passive euthanasia and serious violation against social ethics and medical purposes.In this paper,the behaviors and reasons for withdrawing treatment of patients with malignant tumors are analyzed,and concerned solutions are explored as well.