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The latter pattern indicates that any intervention ( s ) currently in use are ineffective and a new plan needs to be developed . A decision tree for using the patient's report of pain / pain relief is diagrammed in Figure ...
The latter pattern indicates that any intervention ( s ) currently in use are ineffective and a new plan needs to be developed . A decision tree for using the patient's report of pain / pain relief is diagrammed in Figure ...
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rapid relief of pain as a consequence of local cytotoxic effect and retardation of neoplastic spread in the area of the treatment . The types of patients most likely to benefit from radiation therapy are those with metastatic bone ...
rapid relief of pain as a consequence of local cytotoxic effect and retardation of neoplastic spread in the area of the treatment . The types of patients most likely to benefit from radiation therapy are those with metastatic bone ...
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Unfortunately , this fear is a major cause of underprescribing , even for terminal patients with severe pain . ... Most patients who receive a morphine - like drug for relief of pain , especially in a hospital , are able to discontinue ...
Unfortunately , this fear is a major cause of underprescribing , even for terminal patients with severe pain . ... Most patients who receive a morphine - like drug for relief of pain , especially in a hospital , are able to discontinue ...
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Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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