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Morphine is not a euthanasia drug
Your hospice nurse will probably order you a comfort pack or at least a few comfort medications which will be ordered PRN, or “as needed.” This is likely to include morphine oral concentrate if you do not have an allergy to it. I have encountered very many patients and families who have a negative connotation…
What is hospice at home?
Medicare or Medicaid and most private insurances (though you may have a copay with private insurance – please check with your insurance company), cover what is deemed important to end of life comfort at home. This includes things such as DME (durable medical equipment) like a hospital bed, oxygen, wheelchair if needed, etc., medications to…
Hello world!
Why become a hospice nurse? We are all going die. A hospice nurse cannot affect the outcome, but we can affect the journey!