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.
Medical Marijuana - How Do You Feel About Medical Marijuana?
Readers share how they feel about medical marijuana.
Readers share how they feel about medical marijuana.
Is Marinol Better than Smoked Marijuana?
A discussion of the pros and cons of both smoked medical marijuana and Marinol, a synthetic form of THC.
A discussion of the pros and cons of both smoked medical marijuana and Marinol, a synthetic form of THC.
Medical Marijuana
The debate over marijuana as a form of medicine is heating up as 13 states have now adopted medical marijuana laws. There are a lot of questions surrounding the issue and not enough answers. Here, we'll look at some of the most commonly asked questions about medical marijuana and the FDA approved synthetic form of Delta-9-THC, Marinol.
The debate over marijuana as a form of medicine is heating up as 13 states have now adopted medical marijuana laws. There are a lot of questions surrounding the issue and not enough answers. Here, we'll look at some of the most commonly asked questions about medical marijuana and the FDA approved synthetic form of Delta-9-THC, Marinol.
What Is Marinol?
My doctor prescribed me Marinol, or dronabinol, to increase my appetite. I’ve heard it’s the same as medical marijuana. What’s the deal?
My doctor prescribed me Marinol, or dronabinol, to increase my appetite. I’ve heard it’s the same as medical marijuana. What’s the deal?
What are the Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana?
A list of the pros and cons in the debate over medical marijuana.
A list of the pros and cons in the debate over medical marijuana.
What Symptoms Might Medical Marijuana Treat?
A list of potential uses for medical marijuana.
A list of potential uses for medical marijuana.
Managing Shortness of Breath
Dyspnea is the feeling of breathlessness. An estimated 55-70% of patients near the end of life experience shortness of breath. It's a distressing symptom and needs to be treated promptly. Find out how you can help manage dyspnea.
Dyspnea is the feeling of breathlessness. An estimated 55-70% of patients near the end of life experience shortness of breath. It's a distressing symptom and needs to be treated promptly. Find out how you can help manage dyspnea.
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is an unpleasant feeling in the stomach that may or may not be followed by vomiting. Vomiting is the sudden, forceful expulsion of the stomach contents which may or may not be preceded by nausea.
Nausea is an unpleasant feeling in the stomach that may or may not be followed by vomiting. Vomiting is the sudden, forceful expulsion of the stomach contents which may or may not be preceded by nausea.
Constipation in Palliative Care and Hospice
Constipation is a common symptom for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses. Find out what it is and what causes it.
Constipation is a common symptom for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses. Find out what it is and what causes it.
Preventing and Treating Constipation
Constipation is a common symptom for patients near the end of life. Constipation has a significant impact on quality of life and prevention and prompt treatment are essential. Find out how to prevent and treat constipation in palliative care and hospice patients.
Constipation is a common symptom for patients near the end of life. Constipation has a significant impact on quality of life and prevention and prompt treatment are essential. Find out how to prevent and treat constipation in palliative care and hospice patients.
Where Did Your Appetite Go?
Loss of appetite and weight loss are common with many life-threatening illnesses. Find out why and how you can help...
Loss of appetite and weight loss are common with many life-threatening illnesses. Find out why and how you can help...
7 Ways to Whet an Appetite
Seven tips and tricks to stimulating an appetite that has been diminished by illness and one reason they may not work.
Seven tips and tricks to stimulating an appetite that has been diminished by illness and one reason they may not work.
Sexual Intimacy and Palliative Care
Sexual intimacy during a serious illness may be intimidating. With so much going on and so many things to worry about, intimacy may take a back seat.
Sexual intimacy during a serious illness may be intimidating. With so much going on and so many things to worry about, intimacy may take a back seat.
Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy
Overcoming barriers to sexual intimacy during an incurable illness.
Overcoming barriers to sexual intimacy during an incurable illness.
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.
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.
Tools to provide help and guidance to patients and their caregivers regarding symptom management.