# Basic Palliative Medicine Interventions in the ED: Mr. Termine

> A 76-year-old man with Stage IV lung cancer comes to your ED. He wants to be at home, and is looking for support. How can you help?

The Context

Mr. Termine is a 76-year-old man with Stage IV lung cancer with metastases to his ribs. All chemotherapy options have been stopped. His only medication is two tabs of acetaminophen 325/oxycodone 5 every four hours. At this point, he spends almost all day in bed, taking sips of water only. His daughter – his only caregiver – is exhausted.

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https://youtu.be/JLfIjE_wDsM

What issues do Mr. Termine and his daughter identify that you can address in the ED?

How might you address these issues? 

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