title: Barriers to effective pain/symptom control.
abstract: We have a challenging call to provide compassionate care and comfort in a changing and varied clinical, social and financial setting. Multiple variables including race, creed, age, and sex of the patient can impact the decision-making process. It is hoped that consideration by professional caregivers of the above barriers will improve and provide consistent care to those put in our charge.
authors.affiliation: Family Healthcare Associates, Danvers, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics