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Medication Kits for Managing Symptomatic Emergencies in the Home: A Survey of Common Hospice Practice
Journal of Palliative Medicine, 01/29/09

Bishop MF et al. - Hospice programs commonly utilize kits containing prescription medications for the purpose of managing uncontrolled symptoms in the home. There is considerable variation in kit contents and practice. Programs believe that kits diminish emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Research is needed to more fully describe and study the outcomes of these practices.

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