Station4:Consent

Casts:

Patient:Mr G Andrew,77
Carer: Mrs J Fawkes,eldest daughter of the patient
Supporting Roles:Your consultant,gatroenterologist,registrar,speech therapist

Setting:Station 4

Plot:
Dementia
Right Basal Pneumonia
Poor swallowing coordination
Poor nutrition
Failed NGT,Drips

Plan to insert PEG tube for feeding

TASKS:
1.Why PEG tube is being considered
2.Obtain consent from pt's daughter

Ryder & Freeman,vol 2,p 165