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 46
... regarding pain con- trol . That is , nurses fairly strongly agreed that pain medication should be given to relieve suffering , even if it meant hastening death ; that it is possible to prevent much pain ; and that the most common form ...
... regarding pain con- trol . That is , nurses fairly strongly agreed that pain medication should be given to relieve suffering , even if it meant hastening death ; that it is possible to prevent much pain ; and that the most common form ...
Page 152
... regarding pump ownership and instruct patients to carry the card with them at all times , because the pump may set off electronic warning devices at airports , court houses , and other public buildings . 2. Instruct patient regarding ...
... regarding pump ownership and instruct patients to carry the card with them at all times , because the pump may set off electronic warning devices at airports , court houses , and other public buildings . 2. Instruct patient regarding ...
Page 161
... regarding the effects of pain on function . A review of each team member's contribution to assessment of pain will enable the nurse to select the most effective NIMs and to evaluate their effects on specific patient outcomes . If in ...
... regarding the effects of pain on function . A review of each team member's contribution to assessment of pain will enable the nurse to select the most effective NIMs and to evaluate their effects on specific patient outcomes . If in ...
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