[Dysphagia] PEG inadvisability in end stage dementia

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See also 
Li, Ina, Feeding Tubes in Patients with Severe Dementia.  American Family Physician, April 15, 2002.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020415/1605.html
I have given copies of this article to some family members working through a decision to place a PEG.

Karen Benedetti, MS CCC-SLP
Washington Hospital, Fremont California


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Dear List,

Within the last few years, I thought there was a published statement, from 
some authoritative group such as the AMA, which outlined the lack of evidence 
for tube feeding efficacy in late/end-stage dementia.  Was I dreaming this?  If 
not, does anyone have a reference?

Thank you,
Nancy Parkinson
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