Course: Palliative Care: Easing Non-Pain Physical Symptoms

Special note on confidentiality. Many of us have had personal experiences with serious illness. You may have been diagnosed with a serious illness or perhaps a family member or friend. …

F. Amos Bailey, MD, FACP, FAAHPM is a Tenured Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine and the Emeritus Director of the Masters of Science of …

Required Reading What do we know about constipation? The article provides an overview of constipation, a condition characterized by difficulty passing stool, which can lead to various symptoms such as …

Required Readings Bailey, F. A. (2005). The Palliative Response. Menasha Ridge Press. Pgs 187-192. View the attached file below

Please read the attached article. The Palliative Response: Dementia

Required Readings Energy conservation. The article discusses how cancer and cancer therapy often lead to extreme fatigue and offers practical tips to conserve energy during these times. It suggests planning …

Required Readings The Brief Fatigue Inventory “The Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) is used to rapidly assess the severity and impact of fatigue, including cancer-related fatigue. A growing focus on cancer-related …

Required Readings Polypharmacy: Guidelines for review of medications. The article discusses the importance of adopting a “less is more” approach to medication management in the Palliative Care setting, similar to …

Required Readings Causes of Cancer related Fatigue. The article distinguishes between weakness and fatigue, highlighting their differences and commonality in cancer patients. Weakness refers to decreased muscle strength and effort …

Martha Sturdivant’s Story and Case Study: A Focus on Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis Martha Background Martha Sturdivant is a 53-year-old black woman who has had a progressive decline in her health …