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PEG [percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy] feeding, dementia and the need for policies and guidelines: opinion

Colleen M. Cartwright, Southern Cross University
Margaret A. Steinberg, University of Queensland

Abstract

The author discusses the need for well structured policies and guidelines for the decision to commence or withhold percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding.

Suggested Citation

Cartwright, CM & Steinberg, MA 2000, 'PEG [percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy] feeding, dementia and the need for policies and guidelines', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol. 19, no.3, pp.106-107.

The publisher's version of this article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6612.2000.tb00156.x