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Management of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Hospice Patients

Leah Sera, Mary Lynn McPherson

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® · 2017 · 16 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

This survey provides insight into recent practices of hospice organizations in the treatment of OIC. As more agents come to market, it is likely that management of OIC will continue to evolve.

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