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Ethical dilemmas in dysphagia management and the right to a natural death

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Speech pathologists are at the forefront in dealing with the consequences of life-saving measures and the technological advances that promote surival. Many ethical dilemmas exist in the area of dysphagia management and these are often emphasized in the nursing home environment. A client's autonomy and ability to make informed decisions will invariably determine the role of the speech pathologist in making decisions or facilitating debate regarding eating and feeding status.

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Serradura-Russell, A. Ethical dilemmas in dysphagia management and the right to a natural death. Dysphagia 7, 102–105 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02493440

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