Publications by authors named "Nathan D Speer"
J Palliat Med
August 2013
Article Synopsis
- Hospice care often uses medications to control symptoms like pain, anxiety, and nausea, but predicting how much will be needed can be challenging due to the nature of patients' conditions.
- A study of 279 hospice patients revealed significant amounts of unused medication at death, particularly morphine and lorazepam, with a total cost of nearly $15,000 in discarded drugs over three years.
- The findings suggest that hospice organizations should look for strategies to minimize medication waste and associated costs.
