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  • Title: Pain management in palliative care. Reviewing the issues.
    Author: Virik K, Glare P.
    Journal: Aust Fam Physician; 2000 Nov; 29(11):1027-33. PubMed ID: 11127058.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Cancer pain remains significantly undertreated despite being one of the most prevalent and feared symptoms associated with cancer. Approximately 90% of patients can have their cancer pain controlled through relatively simple measures. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review is to facilitate the current optimal approach to the assessment and management of cancer pain within the context of the multidimensional nature of the pain experience. DISCUSSION: Each component of the pain experience is addressed using a four point approach to pain and involves pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures. The general practitioner's role is pivotal in optimal cancer pain management. This is the first of two articles by Kiran Virik and Paul Clare on pain management in palliative care. The second, outlining treatment options, will appear in the December issue of Australian Family Physician.
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