Anesthesiologist Questions Hospice Care

What do they sedate you with in hospice?

My aunt is in hospice care right now and the other day I watch her get sedated with something. I think it was for pain? What do they typically sedate you with in hospice?

1 Answer

The idea or goal is to avoid suffering, pain, and distress in terminal patients. Drugs can be sedatives, tranquilizers, hypnotics, anti-vomiting, etc.