Managing ‘just in case’ medicines at end of life
Ben Bowers Wellcome post-doctoral fellow, University of Cambridge, and community palliative care nurse
Anticipatory medicines can cause distress as well as offer relief, but a study has tips for optimising their use
The complexities of making anticipatory medications available for people nearing the end of life at home are highlighted in our new research. The findings have many messages for nurses caring for people in their last days.
Cancer Nursing Practice.
22, 2, 10-10.
doi: 10.7748/cnp.22.2.10.s4
Want to read more?
Already subscribed? Log in
OR
Unlock full access to RCNi Plus today
Save over 50% on your first 3 months
Your subscription package includes:
- Unlimited online access to all 10 RCNi Journals and their archives
- Customisable dashboard featuring 200+ topics
- RCNi Learning featuring 180+ RCN accredited learning modules
- RCNi Portfolio to build evidence for revalidation
- Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
Subscribe
Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now
Or
