title: Nutrition and hydration: should they be considered medical therapy?
authors.affiliation: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: McMahon
mesh_terms: D002410:Catholicism; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive / Q000941:ethics*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000941:ethics*; D018447:Medical Futility; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000941:ethics*; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics*