Opioids in Cancer Pain

Opioids in Cancer Pain
ISBN-10
019923664X
ISBN-13
9780199236640
Category
Medical
Pages
487
Language
English
Published
2009-05-28
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Mellar P. Davis

Description

Opioids can be effective in relieving pain in more than 90% of cancer patients. However, often irrational fears from both patients and clinicians persist about the potential for addiction, meaning treatable pain continues to be tolerated. This book offers clear guidelines on the use of opioids when managing cancer pain.

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