Session Description:
Hospice and palliative care clinicians are often well-versed in managing the common end-of-life symptoms of pain, nausea, and constipation. But there are numerous other symptoms, such as cough, itching, hiccups, and dry mouth that can be troublesome to patients and somewhat challenging to treat. This presentation will discuss management of these troublesome symptoms to enable the hospice and palliative care clinician to understand the clinical data behind various treatment options and to feel as expert in managing these symptoms as they do the other more common end of life symptoms.
Meet Our Presenter:
Caren McHenry Martin, PharmD, BCGP
Senior Clinical Manager, Enclara Pharmacia
Dr. Martin earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed an executive residency with the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. She has enjoyed working in a wide range of nonconventional clinical roles, including pharmacy association management, senior care, pharmacy benefits management, ambulatory care, value-based care, and hospice. She is a board certified geriatric pharmacist, has worked as a North Carolina Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, and has authored more than a hundred articles for national pharmacy publications. She is a frequent presenter at state and national hospice conferences. Dr. Martin is currently serving in the role of Senior Clinical Manager at Enclara Pharmacia.
