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Feeding Tubes May Be Over-Used In Dementia Patients

Posted by Jonathan Rosenfeld on February 12, 2010
The effectiveness of feeding tubes in dementia patients is questionable-- according to a study to be published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.  The study carried out by Dr. Joan Teno evaluated a sampling of nursing home patients who had been admitted to acute-care hospitals between 2000 and 2007.  In addition to a questionable improvement in the quality of life of dementia patients, the study determined that this group was more likely to receive a feeding tube if they received medical treatment at large, for-profit hospitals. Feeding tube use amongst dementia patients is extremely common.  According to a... More
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Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.   Jonathan has represented...

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