Fentanyl patches

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Fentanyl PatchesOther names: Durogesic D-trans®, Matrifen®, Fencino®, Victanyl®, Yemex® and others. You should stay on the same brand of fentanyl unless your doctor changes it. Check the name of the medicine on the box. Fentanyl is a strong opioid pain medication. What is fentanyl used for?Fentanyl is used for moderate to severe pain that has not been well controlled on …

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Hospital palliative care team

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What is palliative care? Palliative care is the care of patients with life limiting illnesses. The aim of palliative care is to achieve the best possible quality of life for patients and their family/carers by addressing physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. How can the palliative care team help? We are a hospital based multi-professional team consisting of a lead …

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