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Terminal Agitation in Hospice: Recognizing and Managing Restlessness at the End of Life
THE SHORT ANSWER " Terminal agitation is among the most challenging symptoms for patients, families, and hospice teams to navigate. A person who was...
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Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Hospice: A Clinical Approach to Comfort
THE SHORT ANSWER " Nausea and vomiting are common and distressing symptoms in patients with serious illness. They can interfere with eating,...
Hospice Pain Management: How Pain Is Treated Beyond Opioids
THE SHORT ANSWER " Hospice pain management is about more than prescribing opioids. Hospice teams assess what may be causing pain, use medication and...
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Managing Dyspnea in Hospice: A Symptom-Directed Approach to Breathlessness
THE SHORT ANSWER " Dyspnea is the experience of uncomfortable or difficult breathing, often described as shortness of breath or “air hunger.” It is...
Hospice Medication Myths: What Families Need to Know
THE SHORT ANSWER " Hospice medications are prescribed to relieve pain and other distressing symptoms, not to hasten death. When medications are...
Hospice Medication Management at End of Life: Why Clinical Expertise and Medication Access Matter
THE SHORT ANSWER " Hospice medication management helps ensure that patients receive medications that support comfort, relieve distressing symptoms,...