Practice review: Evidence-based and effective management of anaemia in palliative care patients.
Karen NeohAndrew J PageNicolas Chin-YeeCarolyn DoreeMichael I BennettPublished in: Palliative medicine (2022)
We advocate early consideration and investigation of anaemia, guided by symptom burden and patient preferences. Correction of reversible causes should be the mainstay of treatment, with a restrictive approach to blood transfusion. Research is required to evaluate the efficacy of IV iron in these patients.