Podcast Discusses the Truth About Morphine Use in Hospice Care
- Angelic Health Palliative and Hospice Care
- Jul 15
- 1 min read

In the medical specialty of end-of-life care, understanding morphine's role can change concern and worry into assurance for those supporting loved ones through terminal illnesses. Often misunderstood and surrounded by myths, morphine, also known as Roxanol, is a cornerstone of hospice care, offering vital pain relief, reducing anxiety, and easing shortness of breath. It allows patients to experience their final days with dignity and comfort.
Myths about hospice care often are a deterrent to getting much needed end-of-life care. Perhaps the biggest misconception is that using morphine will lead to early death or addiction.
In this podcast episode of Connections with Angelic Health, Angelic Health Vice President of Clinical Services Sheila Lill, MSN, APN, ACHPN explains about morphine's use to care for hospice patients. Be assured that this medication is helpful.
Tune into Debunking the Morphine Myth in this episode of Connections with Angelic Health on Spotify. To learn more about Angelic Health Hospice care visit www.angelic. health. Call us with your questions and concerns. We are by your side.
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