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Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for your question and welcome to Empowher. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father to cancer. Morphine is a commonly used pain management medication used by Hospice for terminally ill patients. The theory behind using pain medications is to relieve the patient from his pain as there are no further medical treatments available. In essence, the use of medications, such as morphine, provides comfort to the patient until he passes. The medication does essentially cause a dreamlike state of subconscious as it almost feels as if you are going to sleep.

I had experienced the effects of morphine several years ago as I had kidney stones. Once you are administered the medication, you fall asleep as almost an instant reaction. I was in severe pain and the medication completely removed the pain. Hopefully, my story will help you understand better that the medication provided to him probably helped him deal with his pain before he passed.

Again, I am sorry for your loss and if we can be of more assistance, please let us know.
Missie