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 111
... receiving an opioid drug requires a comprehensive patient assessment , includ- ing a careful search for other potentially treat- able causes and a reevaluation of prescribed medications . Table 5-7 outlines this step - by- step approach ...
... receiving an opioid drug requires a comprehensive patient assessment , includ- ing a careful search for other potentially treat- able causes and a reevaluation of prescribed medications . Table 5-7 outlines this step - by- step approach ...
Page 139
... receiving epidural and 46 % of patients receiving intrathecal opioids and is usually distributed segmentally at the level of the in- jection or on the nose and face.29 Itching is easily treated with oral diphenhydramine and tolerance ...
... receiving epidural and 46 % of patients receiving intrathecal opioids and is usually distributed segmentally at the level of the in- jection or on the nose and face.29 Itching is easily treated with oral diphenhydramine and tolerance ...
Page 169
... receiving TT and those who received actual physical touch.82 Two studies have attempted to under- stand what characterizes the healing process between nurse and patient when TT is used.74 , 83 In a qualitative study of seven nurse ...
... receiving TT and those who received actual physical touch.82 Two studies have attempted to under- stand what characterizes the healing process between nurse and patient when TT is used.74 , 83 In a qualitative study of seven nurse ...
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