Let's Play Hot Potato! Controversial Topics in the Pharmacopalliation of Serious Illness (P03)

This “not-to-be-missed” preconference is a veritable smorgasbord of head-thumpers! Every day we get emails warning about medication use including benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids, and cannabis. Do these pharmacologic entities increase the risk of death when combined with opioids, or reduce risk? Do th ey have a role in caring for patients? What does the latest evidence show to support opioid equivalencies, including methadone and levorphanol? Why has the equianalgesic table changed and what data supports it? Another head-thumper is how do we manage delirium in serious illness, especially when non -pharmacologic options just don't get the job done? This preconference, taught by leading experts in the field, will address these “hot potato” topics that deal with medication management in seriously ill patients.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research