Objectives To investigate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous clonidine for refractory symptoms in the palliative setting. Methods A retrospective chart review of the use of subcutaneous clonidine ...

Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women worldwide. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to cover the existing research gap and contribute to existing ...

Correspondence to Dr Mellar P Davis, Geisinger Health Care System, Danville, USA; mdavis2{at}geisinger.edu A clinician’s negative surprise question response predicts a twofold to eightfold increase in ...

Background The use of virtual reality (VR) is increasing in palliative care. However, despite increasing interest in VR, there is little evidence of how this technology can be implemented into ...

Objectives Multidisciplinary team meetings are a regular feature in the provision of palliative care, involving a range of professionals. Yet, their purpose and best format are not necessarily well ...

Correspondence to Dr Helen Crispin, Palliative Medicine, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK; helen.crispin{at}uhs.nhs.uk In palliative care, we have a small number ...

Background General practitioners (GPs) and general practice nurses (GPNs) face increasing demands to provide end-of-life care (EoLC) as the population ages. To enhance primary palliative care (PC), ...

Correspondence to Professor Moshe Y Flugelman, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; myf{at}technion.ac.il Informing families about the ...

What is known about the role of clinical ethics services in cancer care? A systematic/narrative literature review ...

Background Cholestatic itch is caused by intrahepatic liver diseases, such as primary biliary cirrhosis and extrahepatic obstruction of the biliary tree, often caused by tumours. The pathophysiology ...

Objectives Medical cannabis (MC) is increasingly being used for treatment of chronic pain symptoms. Among patients there is also a growing preference for the use of MC to manage sleep problems. The ...

Correspondence to Professor Irene J Higginson, King's College London, Cicely Saunders Institute, Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, Bessemer ...