03.07.2019
Palliative Pearls
02.14.2019
Substance Use Disorder: Stigmatizing Language and Opiophobia
This month’s Palliative Pearl is an addendum to the “Substance Abuse and Pain” case posted in October 2017. INTRODUCTION In 2017, about 19.7 million Americans... 01.14.2019
Neuropathic Pain Management in Pediatrics
PATIENT CASE KP is a 4-year-old girl with a primary diagnosis of multi-organ failure with secondary of sickle cell disease and history of hand-foot syndrome... 12.06.2018
Achalasia Management Case
PATIENT CASE AR is a 56-year-old male admitted to hospice today with a primary diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Additional diagnoses include gastrointestinal amyloidosis (type AL)... 11.12.2018
Management of Terminal Secretions in the Pediatric Patient
PATIENT CASE KC is a 1-year-old girl with a primary diagnosis of congenital malformation of the brain who was admitted to hospice 4 months ago.... 10.11.2018
Pluronic Lecithin Organogel (PLO) Gels: Exploring the Evidence
Administering medications via off-label routes is common in hospice and palliative care despite lack of published evidence. Patients’ ability to swallow diminishes or is lost... 09.17.2018
Opioid-induced Constipation Case
PATIENT CASE HK is an 81-year-old female who enrolled in hospice 2 weeks ago with a primary diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Additional diagnoses include... 08.07.2018
Vaccination Considerations at End of Life
Vaccinations protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. Although most adults receive the majority of recommended vaccinations as children, immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time.... 07.06.2018
Dysphagia and Thickened Liquids
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: “I have a patient experiencing dysphagia and using a thickening agent for dietary liquids. Can I use the thickener with oral liquid...