title: The value of thorough assessment in the management of cancer pain.
abstract: The number of patients likely to require management of cancer pain is increasing. However, although modern analgesia can help most patients achieve complete pain relief, some studies report widespread under-treatment of all types of pain. This paper describes approaches that health professionals can employ to ensure optimum pain management.
authors.affiliation: Wishaw General Hospital, Lanarkshire, Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Janette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barrie
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010147:Pain Measurement
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics