EXPERT WITNESS · ENTERAL FEEDING

Tube Feeding Expert Witness

Independent opinion where the start, management or withdrawal of tube feeding is in issue, for adults and children, in hospital and in the community.

ISSUES COMMONLY IN DISPUTE

What the report addresses

Timing of nasogastric or gastrostomy (PEG) feeding

Feed regimen, volumes and monitoring

Tube displacement, aspiration and other complications

Refeeding syndrome risk

Transition to oral intake

Home enteral feeding and future care costs

QUESTIONS A REPORT COMMONLY ADDRESSES

Was the dietetic assessment and advice on starting, continuing or stopping tube feeding in line with accepted practice at the time?

What difference, if any, would earlier or different feeding have made?

What enteral feeding support, equipment and review will be needed in future, and at what cost?

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