A felony conviction, like a misdemeanor conviction, may not result in time behind bars. But felonies carry potential imprisonment that ranges from time in prison (a year is often the low end) to life in prison without parole or even death. As with misdemeanors, states may also subdivide felonies by class or degree.
If a person is having ongoing and serious trouble swallowing and can't get enough food or liquids by mouth, a feeding tube may be put directly into the stomach through the abdominal skin. This procedure is called a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The tube allows feeding directly into the gastrointestinal tract to occur by bypassing the mouth and esophagus (the âfood tubeâ leading to the stomach). Placing a feeding tube is a relatively simple surgery, but it is only recommended for complex conditions.
Hospice doesnât include the placement of feeding tubes, or any other steps taken to prolong life at this stage of care. However, patients who already have a feeding tube in place may benefit from hospice services. We will never ask anyone to remove a feeding tube in order to be eligible for assistance. Sometimes, very close to the end of life, patients may choose to have feeding tubes removed.