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 42
In addition , he wants to avoid harming the patient who may experience sedation and respiratory depression as a result of the analgesia . On the other hand , the patient has a right to adequate pain - relief measures and to participate ...
In addition , he wants to avoid harming the patient who may experience sedation and respiratory depression as a result of the analgesia . On the other hand , the patient has a right to adequate pain - relief measures and to participate ...
Page 284
In other words , raising the dose beyond a given point will not result in any additional analgesia . NSAIDS do cause a number of side effects . The most common complaint associated with NSAIDs is indigestion . Indigestion may be reduced ...
In other words , raising the dose beyond a given point will not result in any additional analgesia . NSAIDS do cause a number of side effects . The most common complaint associated with NSAIDs is indigestion . Indigestion may be reduced ...
Page 290
The likelihood of addiction occurring as a result of receiving opioid analgesics for pain control is less than 1 % or nonexistent . 6 Yet , fear of creating addiction continues to be a major obstacle to adequate treatment of pain in all ...
The likelihood of addiction occurring as a result of receiving opioid analgesics for pain control is less than 1 % or nonexistent . 6 Yet , fear of creating addiction continues to be a major obstacle to adequate treatment of pain in all ...
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