Which statement best reflects the distinction between palliative sedation and euthanasia or PAS?

• A. Palliative sedation aims to relieve refractory symptoms at end of life and is not intended to shorten life; euthanasia or PAS involves active steps to end life.
• B. They are the same thing.
• C. Palliative sedation shortens life but euthanasia does not.
• D. Palliative sedation is illegal in all contexts.

Answer: (A)