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> She got all the morphine she wanted, and various other comfort measures. Something I don't understand: why don't they start with that? Why wait until you're
by gravypod 6y ago
> She got all the morphine she wanted, and various other comfort measures.
Something I don't understand: why don't they start with that? Why wait until you're near death? I'm assuming there's a good reason but I'd also hope we have the technology and chemical engineering know how to create pain killers they can be used for long term care effectively.
If anyone has any links/expertise I'd love to understand this component.
- irq 6y ago> I'd also hope we have the technology and chemical engineering know how to create pain killers they can be used for long term care effectively. We don’t. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_epidemic_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_epidemic_in_the_United_...
- refurb 6y agoBecause once you’re receiving palliative care there isn’t much concern about hastening your death. So the side effects of morphine like constipation, respiratory depression, sleepiness are lower priority to comfort.
- oleander73 6y agoThe sad truth is that we don't have any good painkillers. Current painkillers are either weak or have strong side effects. Source: I have incurable cancer (not yet in any pain) and did a lot of research on every aspect of it (including future pain management.)