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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... influence individuals ' perceptions about pain ( e.g. , cancer is always accompanied by pain or any new pain means that cancer is progressing ) 81 as well as their responses to pain and to various interventions . When un- controlled ...
... influence individuals ' perceptions about pain ( e.g. , cancer is always accompanied by pain or any new pain means that cancer is progressing ) 81 as well as their responses to pain and to various interventions . When un- controlled ...
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... influence on the pain process.12 When the sensation of pain occurs , the individual's past memories and cul- tural beliefs may influence whether pain im- pulses reach the level of awareness and may significantly influence the perception ...
... influence on the pain process.12 When the sensation of pain occurs , the individual's past memories and cul- tural beliefs may influence whether pain im- pulses reach the level of awareness and may significantly influence the perception ...
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... Influence Ethical Decisions Related to Caring Many factors influence how a nurse makes ethical choices when deciding about care . Be- cause ethics involves decisions regarding val- ues , it is paramount that nurses be aware of their own ...
... Influence Ethical Decisions Related to Caring Many factors influence how a nurse makes ethical choices when deciding about care . Be- cause ethics involves decisions regarding val- ues , it is paramount that nurses be aware of their own ...
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