title: When life becomes optional: a comment on Kevin O'Rourke's approach to forgoing life support.
authors: Temple Law School.
authors: S L
authors: SL
authors: Mikochik
mesh_terms: D002410:Catholicism; D003657:Decision Making; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008020:Life Support Care; D028681:Moral Obligations; D009014:Morals; D018579:Patient Selection; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State; D011788:Quality of Life; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment