title: The role of courts in terminating nutrition and hydration for incompetent patients.
authors.affiliation: Chase College of Law, USA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Wintersheimer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003416:Criminal Law; D032981:Dehumanization; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D033222:Judicial Role; D007629:Kentucky; D007872:Legal Guardians; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D012297:Right to Die / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D026712:Value of Life; D035761:Wedge Argument; D028761:Withholding Treatment