科研之友
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摘要
Artificial nutrition has become a standard of care in some institutions. It is considered a way to provide nutrition to cognitively impaired individuals, regardless of prognosis. More than 216,000 feeding tubes were placed in 2000, and in 30% of such cases, the patient was demented [Geriatrics. 2006; 61(5):30-35]. In this article, we present a case example as we examine the background and reasons for this practice. We also offer a method by which to evaluate and determine the medical and ethical appropriateness of artificial nutrition in each situation.
- 出版日期2010-8
