title: The oncologist's expanding role.
abstract: Advances in the assessment and management of pain have made it possible for over 90% of oncology patients to have a pain free death at home. Oncologists have a unique opportunity, as clinical role models, teachers, and participants in research, to insure proper management of patients' symptoms at diagnosis, during treatment, and as death approaches.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Abrahm
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001293:Attitude to Death; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006738:Hospices / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010166:Palliative Care; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000191:economics; D010819:Physician's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014944:World Health Organization
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics