Prescription of essential medication during the final hospitalization of patients with heart failure or cancer

Abstract Background Four medication types—opioids, benzodiazepines, anticholinergics, and antipsychotics—have been proposed as essential for patients in their final days, regardless of their primary diagnosis. These drugs are typically prescribed for individuals with cancer who are under specialized...

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Main Authors: Valentina González-Jaramillo, Monika Hagemann, Lukas Hunziker, Maud Maessen, Steffen Eychmüller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01682-w
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