Cancer Pain ManagementJones and Bartlett Publishers, 1995 - 380 pages Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored. |
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Page 89
... approach to the selection of analgesic drugs for the management of cancer pain . The focus of this approach , which became known as the " analgesic ladder , " was the selection of a drug matched to the severity of pain , rather than ...
... approach to the selection of analgesic drugs for the management of cancer pain . The focus of this approach , which became known as the " analgesic ladder , " was the selection of a drug matched to the severity of pain , rather than ...
Page 252
... approach is lacking , intuitively this approach makes sense . Obser- vations that led the nurse to the uncertainty should be documented , along with the analge- sic given . After allowing appropriate time for the analgesic to work ...
... approach is lacking , intuitively this approach makes sense . Obser- vations that led the nurse to the uncertainty should be documented , along with the analge- sic given . After allowing appropriate time for the analgesic to work ...
Page 374
... approach , 250 pain , 10-11 pain history , 242-243 , 276 in pediatrics , 236–242 physical exams , 277-279 physiological approaches , 251 physiologic and sensory aspects , 161 proxy approach , 250-251 self - report approach , 243 ...
... approach , 250 pain , 10-11 pain history , 242-243 , 276 in pediatrics , 236–242 physical exams , 277-279 physiological approaches , 251 physiologic and sensory aspects , 161 proxy approach , 250-251 self - report approach , 243 ...
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