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Gastroenterology

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tubes: Medical, Legal and Ethical Considerations for Patients and Physicians

Most patients receiving PEGs are elderly and as the population ages physicians will increasingly face decisions regarding PEG placement.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

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

 
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.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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