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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... Assessment The process of assessment is aimed at prevent- ing pain if possible , identifying it immediately should it occur , and then monitoring it as in- terventions are selected and implemented . The purposes of a comprehensive ...
... Assessment The process of assessment is aimed at prevent- ing pain if possible , identifying it immediately should it occur , and then monitoring it as in- terventions are selected and implemented . The purposes of a comprehensive ...
Page 161
... assessment , readers should consult Chapter 1 and references 15 , 30 , 33 , 36 , 43 , and 44 . It is worth noting that a major purpose of assessment is to establish a therapeutic rela- tionship with the patient and family . 18 , 40 , 42 ...
... assessment , readers should consult Chapter 1 and references 15 , 30 , 33 , 36 , 43 , and 44 . It is worth noting that a major purpose of assessment is to establish a therapeutic rela- tionship with the patient and family . 18 , 40 , 42 ...
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... assessment and continues with modifications in treatment based on new assessment data . Table 10-2 identifies the major components of a comprehensive clinical assessment of pain in the elderly . Assessing cancer pain in the eld- erly ...
... assessment and continues with modifications in treatment based on new assessment data . Table 10-2 identifies the major components of a comprehensive clinical assessment of pain in the elderly . Assessing cancer pain in the eld- erly ...
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