Gastrostomy tube not advised for advanced dementia or other near end-of-life patients

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 11:02 in Health & Medicine

Based on current scientific literature, gastrostomy tube placement or other long-term enteral access devices should be withheld or withdrawn in patients with advanced dementia or other near end-of-life conditions, according to a special report.

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