As a terminally ill person reaches the end of their life, they often experience a loss of appetite and may also find it difficult to drink. This can be distressing for carers and family members, but it is very common for people who are dying. The body can only survive so long without food and […]
Using morphine under palliative care (where it’s essential to make the patient feel comfortable towards the end of their life) can worry some people. Morphine is classified under opioids and relieves immense pain, but it is considered a regulated and controlled substance due to its habit-forming ability. When regulated within a hospice or hospital, the […]
Many hospice patients who experience chronic pain use opioids. This group of pain-relieving medications works by targeting opioid receptors in the brain to block pain signals. For moderate to severe pain, opioids are widely considered to be one of the most effective treatments out there.There are four types of opioids commonly encountered in hospice care: […]
Blood is an essential bodily fluid, and someone in the US always needs blood every two seconds to live. It’s thick and feels a little sticky but plays a crucial role in transporting essential materials throughout your body. But other than that, blood also carries toxic waste away from the body cells. Due to this, […]
The disease we call cancer is one of the worst things to happen to the human race. It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, so you can well imagine the threat it poses to the lives of all your loved ones. Once contracted, it is a draining process to recover through treatment […]
Have you noticed that you often get rashes and bruises on your skin? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s just a typical skin rash or an early-stage symptom of leukemia known as the red dots on skin leukemia. Leukemia affects a person’s blood and bone marrow, so skin-related issues like petechiae leukemia and bruising are prevalent […]
A matter of mere decades ago, there were very few effective treatments for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, more commonly known as AIDS. While there is no cure for the condition as of yet, several drugs have been developed that allow patients with the condition to go on to live long, happy lives. AIDS is caused by […]
Hospices provide specific care for patients with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease is allowed to run its course naturally. This is based on a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual requirements of the patient. There are still many misconceptions about hospice care […]
If you’ve been through a severe trauma or surgery, or you’ve given birth to a baby, morphine may have been prescribed to help ease the pain. However, the drug is under constant scrutiny for its addictive nature. But what if we told you, that it is a rockstar for patients who are waiting for their […]
Patients in palliative care who are near the end of their lives need to know how much time they have left. Decisions about end-of-life care and preparation can be made more effectively if an accurate prognosis can be provided. The PPS scale can do this effectively, though not many people know what it is. The […]
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