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Why are our patients still suffering pain?
Sebastiano Mercadantesubject
Drug UtilizationNarcoticsmedicine.medical_specialtyCulturePsychological interventionMEDLINEPainNeoplasmsPhysiciansmedicineHumansPain ManagementIn patientIntensive care medicineOpioid addictionPain MeasurementAnalgesicsEducation Medicalbusiness.industryfood and beveragesGeneral MedicinePain managementDrug UtilizationOncologyAttitudeCaregiversDrug and Narcotic ControlbusinessCancer paindescription
Legal barriers, restricted resources, lack of physician training, and physician and patient worries about potential opioid addiction can be barriers to effective and rational pain management in patients with cancer pain. Sebastiano Mercadante discusses these issues, as well as suggesting interventions for improving care.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-01 | Nature clinical practice. Oncology |