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Understanding symptom management

Often families have questions about managing their loved one’s symptoms. Our medical provider team works with the rest of the care team to find solutions that work for everyone in our care. These resources are directly from our medical providers to address some of our most frequently asked questions and concerns around pain, medications, and symptom management.

As always, we are here to help. If your loved one is experiencing pain or symptoms, please contact your nurse or care team. Please remember, a team member is always available to assist you 24/7.

Debunking myths around morphine

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Many families have questions about morphine and opiods. Dr. Homa Magsi, Chief Medical Officer, explains more about the medication, when it is used and possible side effects.

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Managing Symptoms: Agitation

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Dr. Maike Copeland explains how hospice patients may experience agitation or restlessnesss during end of life. Tune in to learn more about this common symptom, including helpful information on how you can help your loved one.

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Managing Symptoms: Anxiety

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Your loved one may experience anxiety even if they never struggled with it before. Shelley Kirby, Medical Social Worker, with Dr. Patricia Shelvin, Hospice Physician, share information to help you understand anxiety and strategies to help you ease it.

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Managing Symptoms: Constipation

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Listen in as Andrea Sheron, Nurse Practitioner, explains more about a common symptom in hospice patients, constipation. Learn more about the causes and helpful ways to manage constipation.

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Common terms defined

In healthcare and hospice, there are common terms that are used when describing care, medications or symptoms. Learn some of the most common ones here.

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