Learning New priorities for palliative care The Liverpool Care Pathway has been replaced by five new principles for palliative care, which have a significant impact on pharmacy practice.…Published: 2 September 2014
Learning Worsening pain in palliative careA 78-year-old man with advanced lung cancer is receiving palliative care but his abdominal pain has progressively worsened.…Published: 1 March 2014
Learning Dealing with the dying patient — treatment of terminal restlessnessThis content was published in 2013. We do not recommend that you take any clinical decisions based on this information without first ensuring you have checked the latest guidance. A. In advanced illness, confusion and terminal restlessness or agitation are common. It is estimated that betwe…Published: 1 April 2013
Learning Palliative care: end-of-life medicines management Caring for patients who are at the end of life requires a holistic approach. The selection and monitoring of medicines to control common end-of-life symptoms are areas where pharmacists can contribute.…Published: 1 December 2012
Learning Palliative care: principles and pharmacy roles Palliative care should focus on improving the quality of remaining life for patients rather than treating the disease.…Published: 1 December 2012
