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  1. „Gastrostomy tubes have not been shown to prolong life, ensure adequate nutrition, or prevent aspiration... They are not necessary to prevent suffering“ ([5], S. 208)

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  1. Medizinische Klinik 2, Klinik für Internistische Psychosomatik, Bürgerhospital, Stuttgart

    Hans Ludwig Wedler

  2. Medizinische Klinik 2, Klinik für Internistische Psychosomatik, Bürgerhospital, Tunzhofer Straße 14–16, 70191, Stuttgart

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Wedler, H.L. Nutzen und Grenzen der Sondenernährung am Lebensende. Ethik Med 16, 211–216 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00481-004-0321-2

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