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Symptom Management

Symptoms other than pain can cause distress during a life-threatening illness. Breathing problems, stomach upset and loss of appetite, insomnia, delirium, and even itching can all be addressed by the palliative care team.

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Symptom Checker
Interactive tool with infomation provided by Harvard Medical School. This tool covers over 100 common symptoms and guides users through a decision tree to determine possible causes and appropriate actions.

MSU Partners in Care for Symptom Management
Tools to provide help and guidance to patients and their caregivers regarding symptom management.

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