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The following information is based on palliAGED - Prescribing and care in the terminal phase
Anticipatory prescribing:
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Continuing management of anxiety and emotional distress:
For anxiety and emotional distress which is not controlled by these measures seek palliative care advice.
Continuing management of delirium which is causing distress:
For delirium which is not controlled by these measures seek palliative care advice.
Continuing management of excessive secretions:
For excessive secretions which are not controlled by these measures seek palliative care advice.
Continuing management of nausea and vomiting:
For nausea and vomiting which is not controlled by these measures seek palliative care advice.
Continuing management of pain:
For pain which is not controlled by these measures seek palliative care advice.
Continuing management of shortness of breath:
Visit palliAGED's symptoms and medicines webpages
Visit CarerHelp's Death and Dying carer resources
Last updated 24 August 2021