title: Why food and fluids can never be denied.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Derr
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases; D003128:Coma / Q000628:therapy; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D008404:Massachusetts; D008875:Middle Aged; D028681:Moral Obligations; D028761:Withholding Treatment