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Side effects acrostic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 January 2023

Brian R. Smith*
Affiliation:
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Author for correspondence: Brian R. Smith, Stanford University School of Medicine, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Email: BSmith19@stanford.edu
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Abstract

Type
Poetry
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press.

Side effects of palliative care
Include peace of mind and a sense of comfort
Dignity upheld until the very end
Easing the pain for the patient and those left
Elixir overflowing with hope and care
Families embraced in their hour of need
Fears of suffering allayed with light and love
Easing the journey, gentle and kind
Comforting those left behind, in the face of grief
Tempering sorrow with tender words
Supporting the soul in its final days

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest to report.