Dysphagia management for progressive neurological conditions.
This article discusses some of the issues surrounding dysphagia management for patients with progressive neurological conditions. It is important that health professionals are aware of the available options and that they consider patients' wishes to meet their nutritional needs.
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Speech and Language Therapy Department, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. nina.squires@qmc.nhs.uk
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