Non-voluntary euthanasia

Non-voluntary euthanasia occurs when medical professionals end a patient's life without the patient's explicit consent, typically because the patient is unable to communicate—such as in cases of severe coma or cognitive impairment. It differs from voluntary euthanasia, where the patient agrees to die, and involuntary euthanasia, which happens against the patient’s wishes. Non-voluntary euthanasia is highly controversial and is generally only considered in specific legal and ethical contexts, often involving careful evaluation of the patient's best interests and existing laws to prevent misuse or abuse.