Authors

Jones Chen

FRACGP, FAChPM, Palliative Care Specialist, Department of Cancer Services, Mater Adult Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld

Management of constipation in people receiving palliative care

This article provides an overview of the assessment and management of constipation in patients receiving palliative care.


Palliative management of breathlessness

This paper reviews the palliative management of breathlessness.


Palliative management of depression in advanced cancer

This article outlines the evidence-based management of depression in patients with advanced cancer.


Palliative management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with advanced cancer

This article summarises the evidence-based management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with advanced cancer.


Pharmaceutical pitfalls in treating patients with advanced cancer

This article reviews the safe use of fentanyl, the proper use of buprenorphine and oxycodone–naloxone, and the potential pitfalls of equianalgesic tables.