[supercat]

The term does not include the administration of medication or performance of medical procedure, when such medication or procedure is deemed necessary to provide comfort care or to alleviate pain. § 765.101(10), Florida Statutes (italics added by me).

Given that dehydration is painful, would not water be an appropriate measure to alleviate such pain?

[ladylib]

No icechips even. And no natural sunlight (blinds drawn), can't go outside, even though she is strong enough to do so.

What is wrong with this "judge"?