title: Ethical and legal aspects of nutrition and hydration.
abstract: There is increasing realisation that malnutrition is a complication of many illnesses, as well as a consequence of inadequate food intake. The report summarised below, provides recommendations and principles to guide health professionals facing dilemmas concerning patients' nutrition and hydration.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lennard-Jones
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*