Lessons learned from hospice care.

Consult Pharm

Greensboro, North Carolina.

Published: October 2013

AI Article Synopsis

  • Hospice patient care involves special considerations for effectively managing pain and symptoms.
  • Lessons from hospice care can improve treatment for nonterminal patients.
  • Focus on patient-specific care is essential, no matter the patient's prognosis or setting.

Article Abstract

Pharmaceutical care of the hospice patient offers unique challenges in the management of pain and other symptoms. Lessons learned in providing hospice care can be used in the care of nonterminal patients as well to optimize patient-specific care, regardless of care setting or life expectancy.

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Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2013.605DOI Listing

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