title: Ethical framework for the registered dietitian in decisions regarding withholding/withdrawing medically assisted nutrition and hydration.
authors.affiliation: New Mexico Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Andrews
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marian
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D004046:Dietetics / Q000941:ethics*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D044623:Nutrition Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000941:ethics*; D010146:Pain / Q000453:epidemiology; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics*