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Category: Palliative medicine

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Comfort and Care: Why is lorazepam given at the end of life?

4 min read
Lorazepam, also known by the brand name Ativan, is the second most-prescribed drug among hospice patients. This widespread use answers the question, 'Why is lorazepam given at the end of life?': it is an essential tool for providing comfort and managing distressing symptoms.