title: Appropriate use of artificial nutrition and hydration--fundamental principles and recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Casarett
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kapo
authors.forename: Arthur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caplan
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives; D026690:Ethics, Clinical; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000941:ethics; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000941:ethics; D010166:Palliative Care; D028701:Patient Rights; D020458:Third-Party Consent; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics