A person with progressive supranuclear palsy has recurrent aspiration, weight loss and prolonged meals despite dietetic and swallowing input. They

Question

A person with progressive supranuclear palsy has recurrent aspiration, weight loss and prolonged meals despite dietetic and swallowing input. They retain capacity and wish to preserve occasional tastes by mouth. Which counselling statement about PEG is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

PEG can support nutrition, hydration and medicines while selected oral tastes may continue after assessment

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PEG has no palliative role in PSP and should not be discussed while any oral intake remains possible

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PEG should be deferred until capacity is lost because earlier discussion may undermine autonomous choice

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PEG reliably prevents aspiration pneumonia, so oral intake should stop once the tube is inserted

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PEG is disease-modifying in PSP and should therefore be recommended once recurrent aspiration begins

PSP – PEG Evidence — SCE Neurology MCQ

A person with progressive supranuclear palsy has recurrent aspiration, weight loss and prolonged meals despite dietetic and swallowing input. They retain capacity and wish to preserve occasional tastes by mouth. Which counselling statement about PEG is most accurate?