Dexamethasone in Palliative Care

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Lecture Overview

Dexamethasone has a range of indications, many of which are beneficial in palliative care. In this session, palliative care nurse practitioner Melinda Breen reviews the key uses, considerations and side effects of this medicine.

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Melinda Breen View profile
Melinda Breen is a palliative care/chronic pain management nurse practitioner with a focus on community care. She has a strong background in oncology and chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatment planning. Melinda has a focus on symptom management and pre-emptive planning, and values supporting clients and their families through advanced disease.
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First Published24 May 2022
Updated24 May 2022
Expires
24 May 2025
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Topics
Palliative Care
Medications
Pharmacy
Chronic Illness
Hospice