The value of thorough assessment in the management of cancer pain.
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.
Barrie
Janette
J
Wishaw General Hospital, Lanarkshire, Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010147:Pain Measurement
D000700:Analgesics