Core medicines for quality care of the dying
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Date
2013-05-16
Authors
Tait, Paul A
To, Timothy H M
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Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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© Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Abstract
The proposal by Lindqvist and colleagues of four essential
medicines for the control of terminal symptoms is commendable.
Having a finite essential medication list facilitates
prescribers to prescribe and pharmacies to stock and supply
medications to support end-of-life care in the community.
With this issue in mind, a recent collaboration of South
Australian palliative care clinicians developed a core medicines
list for the treatment of symptoms commonly seen at the
end of life. As for Lindqvist’s model, we also involved
widespread consultation with key palliative care stakeholders.
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Keywords
Palliative care, Clinical Pharmacology
Citation
Tait, P.A. and Ho, T.H.M., 2013. Core medicines for quality care of the dying. Journal of Palliative Care, 16(7), 723.