Medication chart review at end of life of paediatric palliative patients.

Janice Jie Er SooMei Yoke ChanNoor Aisah Bee Bte Adb RashidLilis Irwani Bte Mohamad YusriYi Yi WynnMisa NodaKomal Tewani

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2021)

Significant number of medications was used in PPC during the last two weeks of life. Apart from significant use of analgesia, there is also notable use of antibiotics. Future directions in education such as prescription of laxatives with opioid are proposed.

Keyphrases

healthcare
pain management
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
intensive care unit
emergency department
chronic pain
prognostic factors
palliative care
quality improvement
current status
gestational age
patient reported outcomes
postoperative pain