On Death and Dying – Managing Severe Pain at End of Life
Caregivers of dying patients are often called upon to administer opioid medications to their loved one who is in their final months of life. Opioid medications are used because they are very effective in controlling pain. Some familiar brand names of opioid medications are: Morphine, Dilaudid, Percocet, Vicodin and Duragesic patch. Giving these medications can [...]
