01.04.2021
Palliative Pearls
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...
11.03.2020
Drug-induced QT Prolongation: A Review
In this month’s case study, we explore the risk of torsades de pointes (TdP), a rare type of arrhythmia. Despite several common palliative medications carrying...
09.08.2020
Conversion from Transdermal Fentanyl Use to Oral Administration in Cachectic Patients
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study we discuss the approach to transdermal fentanyl use in cachectic patients. We encourage you to download this month’s case...
08.11.2020
Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Our August Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient who has a primary diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). In this case, we will...
07.13.2020
Dyspnea and Opioid Use
Our July Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient who has a primary diagnosis of COPD and comorbidities of HTN and Afib. In this case, we...
06.04.2020
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Hemp: Frequently Asked Questions
This month, we provide responses to frequently asked questions on the use and access to products containing cannabidiol (CBD). With the legalizing of medical marijuana...
05.08.2020
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: Patient Case and Brief Review
Our May Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient who has a primary diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. In this case, we will explore and review the...
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...