There is often no discernable difference between palliative measures and euthanasia. The intent is different, but the end result is the same.
That is not true. Palliative measures can be given in doses that do not kill. Euthansia is purposely giving doses of whatever or large enough to kill. People who are dying can be given palliative care for considerble periods of time.
Why are you saying something that is not true?
no, in palliation you relieve pain, even though it might depress respiration, and that could hasten death.
This is allowed in Catholic ethics, even to the extent of “terminal sedation” where you put a person into a coma to relive the pain.
In hastening death, you adjust the dosage to kill.
The difference? I’ve had a couple patients who, once we relieved their pain, got better...