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Demystifying dyspnoea

Dr Sandhya Maharaj condenses dyspnoea into a short presentation. Can you think of some illnesses that in their advanced stage may cause shortness of breath? Have you ever experienced or …

ABCs of palliative care

Please access this chapter online at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2127624/pdf/9361545.pdf

The management of nausea and vomiting

There are many different medications that assist in the management of nausea and vomiting. Hence, it can be a tad confusing in figuring out the right medication. Perhaps, for now …

Pain: History taking

Now that you have watched the video and met Mary, please reflect on your personal experiences with pain or anyone you know that has suffered with pain. How did you/the …

Explaining emesis

After looking at the history taking for nausea and vomiting. Non-medical learners- reflect on if you’ve ever cared for with someone who has advanced disease and experienced nausea and vomiting. …