Forensic Medicine A physician decides to discontinue or not to use extraordinary life sustaining measures to prolong his patients life. It is known as? A Active euthanasia B Passive euthanasia C Positive euthanasia D Assisted Suicide 💡 Explanation A physician decides to discontinue or not to use extraordinary life sustaining measures to prolong his patients life. It is known as? ✓ Correct Answer: B. Passive euthanasia