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The dying patient.

J D Cowan1

  • 1Palliative Medicine of East Tennessee, 1915 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA. JCowan@CovHlth.com

Current Oncology Reports
|December 21, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Managing symptoms in terminally ill patients is crucial. Effective palliation, including medication and support, can control up to 90% of common symptoms like pain and dyspnea.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Symptom Management
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Terminally ill patients frequently experience distressing symptoms.
  • Common symptoms include pain, dyspnea, secretions, nausea, confusion, myoclonus, and bowel/bladder issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline common symptoms in terminally ill patients.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of palliative care in symptom management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common symptoms and their prevalence.
  • Discussion of therapeutic approaches for symptom control.

Main Results:

  • Pain (5-51%), dyspnea (28%), secretions (25%), nausea/vomiting (10-14%), confusion (10%), myoclonus (12%), and bowel/bladder problems (>20%) are prevalent.

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  • Symptom control is achievable in up to 90% of patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive palliative care, including communication, support, and targeted pharmacotherapy, effectively manages symptoms.
    • Key medications include opioids, co-analgesics, anxiolytics, and anticholinergics, often requiring non-oral administration.