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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted May 1, 2025

    Bowel Obstruction

    Bowel obstruction occurs in up to 42% of malignancies and is a common complication in patients with colorectal and ovarian cancer but can occur with any cancer that has an abdominal or pelvic [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted April 4, 2025

    Nausea Management Pathways

    Nausea and vomiting are commonly experienced symptoms affecting 40-60% of those receiving a palliative approach to care and the cause is often multifactorial1.  To treat nausea effectively, we [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted March 1, 2025

    SBAR & SBORS Communication Tools

    Communication is the Lifeline of Any Relationship Originally created for use in the military, the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendation) is a tool that provides a [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted February 1, 2025

    Opioid Use Disorder in Palliative Care

    Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in palliative care patients presents a unique challenge that requires a delicate balance between managing pain and minimizing the risk of substance misuse.  Opioid use [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted January 1, 2025

    The Healing Nature of Circles in Palliative Care

    The circle process is not a new concept in healthcare or even general society. The Alcoholics Anonymous program established in 1935, and countless other support groups since then, use circles as [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted December 1, 2024

    Understanding Total Pain: A Holistic Approach to Pain Management

    Total pain is a comprehensive concept that encompasses not only the physical experience of pain but also the emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions that affect a person’s overall well-being, [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted November 1, 2024

    Navigating Sensitive Conversations

    As health professionals, from time to time we have conversations with patients, families or coworkers that are sensitive in nature. Not all sensitive conversations are about breaking bad news, [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted October 1, 2024

    Hypercalcemia

    Definition Serum calcium (corrected) greater than 2.65 mmol/L. 2 Formula Corrected calcium = measured calcium mmol/L + [(40-serum albumin g/L) x 0.02] 3 Hypercalcemia is the most frequent [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted September 1, 2024

    Identifying Delirium in Palliative Care – Part 2

    Strategies for Early Identification & Screening Tools Consider the presence of delirium in any patient with advanced disease demonstrating an acute onset of agitation, impaired cognitive [...]

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    By Denise Eppel
    In Tip of the Month
    Posted August 1, 2024

    Identifying Delirium in Palliative Care – Part 1

    Identification of delirium may be missed for several reasons. Delirium can often be mistaken for uncontrolled pain, anxiety or depression. In the case of opioid-induced delirium, manifestations [...]

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