08.09.2021
Palliative Pearls
07.12.2021
Drug Interactions in Hospice: Important Considerations
PATIENT CASE TS is a 68-year-old male diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer a year ago. He recently enrolled in hospice after discontinuing chemotherapy...
06.08.2021
Methadone and the Pediatric Patient: Dosing Guidance
PATIENT CASE DW is a 5-month-old male with a primary diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta with secondary of pulmonary disease and GERD. He weighs 3.52 kg...
05.10.2021
Parkinson’s Disease Symptom Management: Converting Between Common Products
PATIENT CASE SN is a 76-year-old female with a primary diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease with depression and hypertension as comorbid conditions. She lives at home...
04.13.2021
Anticonvulsants and Rectal Use: Best Practices
SEIZURES AT END OF LIFE: AN OVERVIEW Seizures are a rare but serious complication at end of life. The incidence of seizure occurrence in hospice...
03.08.2021
Depression at End of Life
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we explore treatment options for a patient who is suffering from depression at end of life. What can...
02.08.2021
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: Overview and Management Approach
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we meet a patient with stage IV colon cancer with no significant past medical history. Despite increasing continuous...
01.04.2021
Pain Management Considerations in ESRD
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we discuss pain management in patients with renal failure. This is a particularly important topic considering the prevalence...
12.04.2020
Top 5 Clinical Case Studies and Reviews in 2020 from Enclara Pharmacia
Palliative care has different goals than curative care, particularly for hospice patients nearing the end of life. It can be difficult to find pharmacological guidance...