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April 6, 2022
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Getting to the Root of the Symptom: Differentiating Between Adverse Drug Effects and Impending Death
HospiLearn Series
WEBINAR
Getting to the Root of the Symptom:
Differentiating Between Adverse Drug Effects and Impending Death
As they decline, patients in hospice care are at an increased risk for adverse drug effects. Comfort medications, such as morphine, lorazepam, and haloperidol, can be associated with significant adverse effects including opioid-induced neurotoxicity, urinary retention, respiratory depression, and akathisia. These adverse effects may mimic symptoms of impending death, leading to potentially ineffective interventions by the care team. This session will review distinguishing characteristics of medication-induced, reversible symptoms versus symptoms of impending death.
Live Webcast:
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time:
3:00pm ET
Presenter:
Joni Brinker, MSN/MHA, RN, WCC; and Amanda Lovell, PharmD, BCGP; Optum
Register to View this Webinar
1. Register for the Live Webcast: To attend the live session, please register here in advance.
Each person attending must register online using his/her email address. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email which includes instructions and link.
Please contact ohs-llinfo@optum.com with any questions.
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