Patient preference for route of diclofenac.
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patients attending an A&E department would prefer injection or suppository diclofenac as analgesia if oral medication was contraindicated. Patients presenting to the 'walking wounded' side were asked to fill in a questionnaire indicating their preference. The results showed a strong preference for intramuscular diclofenac. If we wish to prescribe rectal diclofenac, we should be prepared to take into account the patient's wishes first and, if necessary, explain our reasoning.
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Trauma Service, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, UK.
D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004008:Diclofenac