Friday 31 August 2018

Article: Managing an intentional overdose in a hospice

This case report describes a patient admitted unconscious to a UK hospice following an intentional overdose of oxycodone.  It illustrates the practical and ethical challenges of managing an intentional overdose in a palliative care setting.

Dinnen, T. 2018.   Managing an intentional overdose in a hospice.  BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 8 p 189 - 191.

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