Abstract
Tube feeding is often presented as a nearly risk free and beneficial treatment for patients with dementia. But evidence shows that its benefits are illusory, while its risks are greater than many realize. Assisted oral feeding and good hospice care are better options.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 36-42 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Hasting Center Report |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2001 |
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