Dr. Clark will discuss: the technical aspects of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement; current recommendations for tube nutrition in advanced dementia; meaningful informed consent provided to surrogate decision-makers considering PEG placement in demented patients; and the role of advanced care planning in facilitating decisions re: tube nutrition.
Dr. Clark will discuss: the technical aspects of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement; current recommendations for tube nutrition in advanced dementia; meaningful informed consent provided to surrogate decision-makers considering PEG placement in demented patients; and the role of advanced care planning in facilitating decisions re: tube nutrition.
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