Constipation in End-of-Life Care

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15m
Updated 20 Mar 2024
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People often experience alterations in bowel function towards the end of life. Constipation can be very distressing and cause considerable patient suffering. In this lecture, specialist clinical pharmacist Gauri Godbole provides an overview of constipation in palliative care settings, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies.

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Last updated20 Mar 2024

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