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Garcia, J.L.A. (2008). Understanding the Ethics of Artificially Providing Food and Water. In: Tollefsen, C. (eds) Artificial Nutrition and Hydration. Philosophy and Medicine, vol 93. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6207-0_7
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