title: Persistent vegetative state, withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration, and the patient's "best interests".
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gillon
mesh_terms: D026686:Beneficence; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D028681:Moral Obligations; D018529:Nutritional Support; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State; D040841:Resource Allocation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D028761:Withholding Treatment