Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tubes: Medical, Legal and Ethical Considerations for Patients and Physicians
David E. Milkes, M.D.
Dr. Milkes is Fellow, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center, and reports no commercial conflict of interest.
Release Date: 02/04/2002
Termination Date: 02/04/2005
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this Cyberounds
®, you should be able to:
- Identify the major indications and contraindications to PEG tube placement
- Discuss the complications associated with PEG tube placement
- Discuss the major legal, ethical and medical issues surrounding PEG tube placement.