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1Professor of Palliative Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Dublin, Ireland.
Purpose Of Review:
The initiation/continuation of clinically assisted hydration (CAH) in patients with advanced cancer, especially those in the last days of life, remains highly controversial. The purpose of this article is to review recent developments relating to this medical intervention.
Recent Findings:
The volume of 'new' literature identified was relatively low, and the quality of this evidence was also relatively low. Furthermore, there are questions over the adequacy of fluid therapy administered in many of these/previous clinical studies.
Summary:
Currently, there is little evidence to guide clinical practice, although the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer have produced new expert consensus guidance to support decision making in patients with advanced cancer.
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