title: Should nutrition and hydration be considered medical therapy?
authors.affiliation: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McMahon
mesh_terms: D002410:Catholicism; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive / Q000941:ethics*; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000941:ethics*; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000941:ethics*; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics