Depression in Patients with Terminal Illness
Patients who are terminally ill may experience unfortunate emotions that are severe enough to affect their daily activities. This is understandably the case. A terminal diagnosis is painful for the patient and their loved ones. However, another layer may complicate the situation, and addressing this is important. On top of the negative emotions and declining […]
Managing Pain and Symptoms in Hospice
Symptoms can continue to negatively impact one’s quality of life. For patients in hospice, symptoms can become quite severe. One example is when a patient experiences intolerable pain. While there may be no option to eradicate the disease or illness right at the root, different strategies may be used to manage pain and symptoms. Medication […]