044 – Hospice Medications & What to do if You’re Concerned

July 27, 2017
044 – Hospice Medications & What to do if You’re Concerned
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044 – Hospice Medications & What to do if You’re Concerned

Jul 27 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K addresses a reader’s concerns about the morphine and lorazepam (brand name Ativan) that were given to her relatives with dementia, while on hospice. She covers:

Related episode: 

043 – How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, & Hospice for Alzheimer’s

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