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In this episode, we talk with our UR Highland Hospital colleague Dr. Nicole Gise, who shares her expertise on medical cannabis. We discuss how cannabis works and which conditions and patients to consider it for. We also talk about how to choose the appropriate product and the medical cannabis certification process.
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In this episode, we wrap up our series on symptom management by highlighting the need for frequent monitoring and potentially aggressive medication management when people are hours or days from dying. We cover the ethics of using intensive measures, including the Principle of Double Effect, and discuss why such measures can make the difference between a "good" death and a bad death.
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In this episode, we cover delirium, a symptom that can be distressing for patients and caregivers alike. We discuss different types of delirium, who gets it - and why, and how delirium and dementia are different. We also talk about approaches for managing delirium, both non-pharmacologic and medication-based.
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In this episode, we continue our series on symptom management with a focus on nausea, a symptom with multiple causes. We'll talk about addressing the underlying causes of nausea. We'll also talk about medication options, some of which are commonly used for other conditions and whose use - and usefulness -may surprise some listeners.
