Lily of the Valley

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1. over medicating?

   Lily of the Valley replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   We tend to run to the Dynamic Duo very quickly, and then stay there forever I find that starting with simple analgesics, especially for the narcotic naive is often more comforting for patient and...

2. over medicating?

   Lily of the Valley replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   We tend to run to the Dynamic Duo very quickly, and then stay there forever I find that starting with simple analgesics, especially for the narcotic naive is often more comforting for patient and...

3. Apprehensive about starting Hospice Nursing

   Lily of the Valley replied to jenny_g's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I am new to this forum but i agree with jnette that yout concerns are valid. As hospice nurses, it is important to remember we are facilitators. We support the patient and the family as one unit. We...