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Paul Howard1, Robert Twycross2, Graham Grove1
1Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|October 4, 2015
Summary
Therapeutic Reviews offer independent drug information for health professionals in palliative and hospice care. Resources include online content and country-specific formularies to support clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- Health professionals require reliable drug information for palliative and hospice care.
- Existing resources may lack comprehensive or independent drug data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide essential, independent drug information for healthcare providers.
- To support informed prescribing in palliative and hospice settings.
Main Methods:
- Publication of "Therapeutic Reviews" series.
- Dissemination of information via www.palliativedrugs.com.
- Availability of country-specific formularies.
Main Results:
- Independent drug information is accessible to health professionals.
- Online resources and physical books offer drug data.
- Feedback mechanisms are in place for continuous improvement.
Conclusions:
- "Therapeutic Reviews" serves as a vital resource for palliative and hospice drug information.
- Accessible online and print formats enhance clinical decision-making.
- Collaboration with users through feedback ensures resource relevance.
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