This section houses articles, medical studies, and other useful materials that can help
you stay informed about OIC developments.
Patient Profiles
Download profiles of four examples of advanced illness patients
who are receiving palliative care and have OIC.
Download profiles of four examples of advanced illness patients
who are receiving palliative care and have OIC.
Helen – a 62-year-old female whose lung cancer has spread to her bones
Carlos – a 69-year-old male with end-stage COPD
Frank – a 66-year-old male with end-stage congestive heart failure
Sandra – a 51-year-old female whose stage IV breast cancer has spread to her lymph nodes
Home Healthcare Nurse 
Download an article from the official journal of the Home Healthcare
Nurses Association. This article discusses issues in home-health
settings surrounding treatment of OIC in advanced illness patients
receiving palliative care.
Download an article from the official journal of the Home Healthcare
Nurses Association. This article discusses issues in home-health
settings surrounding treatment of OIC in advanced illness patients
receiving palliative care.
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