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  • Title: Management of gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms in palliative care.
    Author: Bade PF.
    Journal: S D Med; 2008; Spec No.():47-9, 51-3. PubMed ID: 18642620.
    Abstract:
    Non-pain symptoms are common at the end of life and careful assessment as well as treatment can alleviate them. Reversible causes should be sought and corrected. Empiric treatment may be appropriate when diagnostic testing is burdensome. Treatments should be assessed to determine whether they are being used appropriately and are effective. Side effects such as constipation should be anticipated and treated as needed. An interdisciplinary team approach can be beneficial to assess outcomes of treatment.
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