Palliation   

There was a recall on viscous lidocaine and many of our patients cannot find it. What would you recommend as alternatives?

How do you counsel patients and caregivers? Do you prescribe medications (''appetite stimulants'') with the goal to improve appetite even if they do n...

What medications (ibuprofen, steroids, muscle relaxers) due you use? Are there any non-medication management options?

Obviously, patient and caregiver preferences are paramount. But, what factors do you consider? Does expanded hospice (e.g., Medicare Care Choices) inf...

Any absolute contraindications?

Do you have a "threshold" quantity/dose of opioids above which you are uncomfortable prescribing?