Dr. Fred Flatow Jr. This is Me

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1. 1. Physician Education

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   Published on: 1/29/2001   Last Visited: 11/26/2001

   Presented by: Fred Flatow, Jr., MD
   
   Medical Director, The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.
   
   Delirium is a frequent and troublesome complication of terminal illness that can be a substantial source of suffering for patients and families. Confusional states, including delirium, become especially common as the time of death approaches. Prevention of confusional states in the terminally ill patient and skillful management of delirium, confusion, and agitation when they occur are important elements of excellent palliative care1. In addition, dyspnea is also a frequently devastating symptom in patients with advanced cancer, and has been defined as an unpleasant sensation of difficult, labored breathing. Dr. Flatow discusses the importance of assessing these symptoms (along with those associated with nausea and vomiting) and the benefits of quick and appropriate management
   
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