Pain management in advanced cancer
Ogle, K.S.; Warren, D.; Plumb, J.D.
Primary Care 19(4): 793-805
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0095-4543 PMID: 1465488 Document Number: 396319
This article presents a primary care approach to pain management in patients with advanced cancer. Assessment of "total" pain is reviewed along with interdisciplinary care. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies are outlined, with emphasis on the correct use of narcotics and adjuvant analgesics.