Elizabeth Stagg relies on a feeding tube and formula to eat. Under Sun Life, the formula and tubing was covered at 80 per cent. Since the switch to Canada Life, she can no longer afford her food.

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The mother-of-two said a feeding tube was inserted during this time, but it was never removed and alleges the tube has caused her pain for the 35 years since. 'Since 1989, I couldn't do things.

Ying says feeding tubes are often started with the intention of prolonging a person's life. Yet, "there is no evidence to show they help with survival," she says.

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The statement includes discussions of feeding considerations and supplies, care of the PEG tube after placement, and short- and long-term complications and their management.

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The family of woman who died from sepsis after a feeding tube became dislodged has settled a case for negligence against the Health Service Executive for €68,000.