title: The role of the pain clinic in the management of the terminally ill.
abstract: There are many nerve-blocking techniques available which may be used to add to the quality of life of the terminally ill either as a supplement to other therapies or to reduce the side effects produced by drug and adjunctive therapies.
authors.affiliation: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Hardy
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block; D006767:Hospitals, District; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management; D011788:Quality of Life; D013727:Terminal Care