05.08.2020
Palliative Pearls
04.09.2020
Respiratory Resources and Medication Administration Tips from Enclara
The COVID-19 pandemic has put our medical system in uncharted waters, but much of what we know as hospice clinicians may be applicable in some...
03.13.2020
Mucositis: A Focus on Topical Analgesia
This month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient suffering from mucositis. In this study, we will explore and review the different topical analgesia that can...
02.18.2020
Gastroparesis: Patient Case and Brief Review
This month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study addresses gastroparesis. We encourage you to download this month’s case study to share with your colleagues or continue reading below. PATIENT...
01.14.2020
Principles of Pediatric Dosing
This month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study aims to prevent medication errors and will provide dosing recommendations for the pediatric patient. We encourage you to download this...
11.14.2019
Clostridioides Difficile Infection: Risks, Prevention & Medication Therapy
Patient Case MK is a 78-year-old female with a primary diagnosis of heart failure and comorbidities of atrial fibrillation, edema, hypothyroidism, anxiety, and depression. She...
10.14.2019
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Candidiasis: A Refresher
Patient Case KR is a 68-year-old male recently admitted to hospice with a primary diagnosis of liver cell carcinoma and comorbidities of HIV infection, neuralgia,...
09.17.2019
Symptom Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patient case RJ is a 60 y/o male admitted to hospice with a primary diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma. Co-morbid conditions include COPD, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and...
08.13.2019
Topical Analgesics for Local Pain
Acute and chronic pain are significant sources of suffering for patients with advanced illnesses. Adverse effects from systemic (oral, rectal, parenteral, transdermal) analgesics contribute to...