New study reveals a gap in how physicians apply the principle in . Outside specialized units, many admit their primary intention is to induce uncon #doubleeffect #palliativecar https://synapseglass.wordpress.com/2026/06/25/palliative-sedation-study-reveals-ethical-double-effect-gap/

Palliative sedation study reveals ethical double effect gap

Palliative sedation study reveals ethical double effect gap

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Dr. @mikesteinman.bsky.social, and the @deprescribeus.bsky.social were featured in @aamc.org News, highlighting efforts to address polypharmacy and improve medication safety for older adults. www.aamc.org/news/problem...

The problem with polypharmacy

Many older adults take too many medications. Efforts to educate clinicians and to encourage “deprescribing” are growing.

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1 week left to apply! The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars Program offers mentorship, leadership development, and a chance to drive equity-focused research—plus the opportunity to present at the Annual Assembly. Don’t wait, apply now! https://ow.ly/x1Np50ZfpVp

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The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program supports clinicians in training from communities underrepresented in HPM through structured sponsorship, leadership development, and scholarly engagement. […]

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Dr. Cicely Saunders (b. #OTD in 1918): founded the modern hospice movement & established the global medical discipline of palliative care. Frustrated by the mid-20th-C medical mindset viewing dying patients as "failures" to be ignored, she revolutionized end-of-life care. #WomenInSTEM #hospice

Introduction to Palliative Care—an open-to-all clinical training course for clinicians from all specialties and professions. 📖 Learn what palliative care is, how it’s delivered, and its impact on quality of life. https://ow.ly/8svy50VEb8t #hpm #hapc

Drugs In Palliative Care , 3rd Edition (Original PDF From Publisher) https://medicineebook.com/product/drugs-in-palliative-care-3rd-edition-original-pdf-from-publisher/ #PalliativeMedicine

Compared to usual care, digital symptom monitoring with nurse support stabilized self-efficacy and reduced inpatient days among patients with advanced #Cancer in palliative care. #ASCO26 @ascocancer.bsky.social ja.ma/434sKOb

Researchers in the Netherlands analyzed routine general practitioner records from 2018-2022 to explore blood thinner use & related outcomes among people with cancer. The findings offered a clearer view of antithrombotic management in #PrimaryCare near the end of life annfammed.org/content/24/2...

💻 CAPC Workshop 'High‑Functioning Palliative Care Teams: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Possible' on Sept 16 🔗 https://ow.ly/4oiv50Z2mtC Using a case-based approach, participants will receive evidence-based guidance on opioid selection, dosing strategies, and safe prescribing practices.

Registration is now open for the 2026 SPPCP Virtual Conference! Join us on May 19, 2026, for a day of expert-led sessions, clinical updates, and networking opportunities - all designed for pain and palliative care pharmacists. Don’t miss out - register today! lnkd.in/gvz4myWH

New research by Drs. Ajayi, Atayee, & Edmonds, published in the American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Med, found continuous IV ketamine reduced cancer-related pain in hospitalized adults, with 57% achieving meaningful relief. doi.org/10.1177/1049... #UCSDGGPC

Palliative care in neurology must remain grounded in compassion, shared decision-making, and protection of vulnerable patients as end-of-life policies evolve across Europe. 📚 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @ean.org #WileyNeuro #PalliativeCare #Neurology

Call for Proposals: AAHPM Position Statements! Help shape the Academy’s official voice on professional, ethical & policy issues in serious illness care. Proposals are reviewed using a transparent, evidence-based process. Learn more & submit a proposal: https://ow.ly/axKB50YXAgW

Trauma patients risk long-term opioid use due to postinjury pain; we examined predictors and associated long-term functional outcomes. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2026/05000/prolonged_opioid_use_in_trauma_patients__a.17.aspx

Pharmacists in training with a passion for hospice and palliative medicine are encouraged to apply to the @aahpm.bsky.social Next Gen Scholars for Equity in HPM program - aahpm.org/scholarship/...

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The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program supports clinicians in training from communities underrepresented in HPM through structured sponsorship, leadership de...

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@sppcp-official.bsky.social is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 SPPCP Renee Holder Literature Award. Congrats to William J. Peppard, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM & co-authors for their article about the impact of ketamine on PTSD occurrence published in the Journal of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

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This study evaluated ketamine after severe injury and found acute use influences long-term mental health, including anxiety and PTSD. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2026/02000/acute_traumatic_pain_treatment_with_ketamine.8.aspx

Registration is now open for the 2026 SPPCP Virtual Conference! Join us on May 19, 2026, for a day of expert-led sessions, clinical updates, and networking opportunities - all designed for pain and palliative care pharmacists. Don’t miss out - register today! lnkd.in/gvz4myWH

Registration is now open for the 2026 Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Opioid Conference - 10/1-10/3/26, Tucson, AZ.

New Norwegian study finds most #trauma patients do not become long-term #opioid users. But for the 6.7% who do, many had prior use & unclear indication, emphasising the importance of opioid #stewardship in trauma care www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...

Dutkiewicz et al. identified 81 quality indicators for opioid stewardship, which can be applied to develop future standards. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4ovezeA

A pharmacist-led rapid methadone titration protocol (“RAMP-UP”) increased the proportion of hospitalizations that reached a minimally therapeutic dose of methadone (≥60 mg) before discharge. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #pharmacy #methadone # SUD

RAMP-UP: Pharmacist-Led Methadone Titration for Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Use Disorder - Emily R. Casey, Tanya Uritsky, Liana Soyfer, Lin Xu, Kevin G. Lynch, Samantha Zwiebel, Margaret Lowenst...

Background: Hospitals increasingly start methadone treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Rapid methadone titration has been described in hospitals with addic...

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Applications to Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship closes on Wednesday, 5/13. This program helps pain experts assume public leadership roles by providing evidence-based information about pain care & treatment, as well as promising research emerging in the field. www.maydayfellowship.org #hapc #pain

Chatbots frequently mislead pts about cannabis, especially regarding toxicity pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41974327/

Chatbot Responses to Frequently Asked Questions about Cannabis and Its Use for Cancer Symptoms - PubMed

Despite overall high accuracy and comprehensiveness scores, chatbots made some misleading, inaccurate statements or missed information. For now, their answers should be interpreted with caution.

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POLYANALGESIC TITRATION FOR OPIOID-REFRACTORY PAIN In pall care, conventional approach is serial monotherapy Non-opioid analgesics one at a time If partial response, add a 2nd; no response, switch to 2nd. But this takes time. Here we describe an alternative approach spcare.bmj.com/content/earl...

National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay – happening Saturday, April 25, 10am-2pm, local time. This is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. www.DEATakeBack.com

A new 2-part podcast series for @sppcp-official.bsky.social with Michele Matthews, PharmD, BCACP, & Ernest Dole, PharmD, discussing the history & evolving role of advanced practice pharmacists working under collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM). 🎧 Listen to both episodes here: bit.ly/4sBMiDF

Registration is now open for the 2026 SPPCP Virtual Conference! Join us on May 19, 2026, for a day of expert-led sessions, clinical updates, and networking opportunities - all designed for pain and palliative care pharmacists. Don’t miss out - register today! lnkd.in/gvz4myWH

Symptom Management Courses https://ow.ly/eu9i50V6wuu CAPC has updated our Symptom Management courses with the latest clinical techniques for assessing and managing common sources of distress such as nausea, constipation, dyspnea, depression, and anxiety. #hpm #hapc

New virtual clinical workshop 'Optimizing Buprenorphine for Pain and Substance Use Disorder in Patients with Serious Illness: A Case-Based Approach': https://ow.ly/2eBv50XfQ90 Practical info on using buprenorphine to manage pain in patients living w/ a serious illness & substance use disorder.