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Articles for people who care about patient comfort.

Hospice

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...

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hospice medication myths

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...

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end of life care

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,...

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Evaluating Hospice Medication Management Vendors: Key Criteria for Success

TL;DR Hospice medication management vendors should do more than transmit prescriptions electronically. The best vendors reduce nurse workload,...

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