Optimal treatment of chronic pain [electronic resource] / Gordon A. Irving.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Cancer pain management : advancing towards optimal symptom management: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2009Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (47 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Neoplasms -- drug therapy | Neoplasms -- therapy | Pain -- drug therapy | Pain -- prevention & control | Pain -- therapyOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Dealing with the difficult and complex non-malignant pain patient -- It is important to recognize both psychosocial and psychiatric co-morbidities -- Having the patient become part of the solution and having them set realistic goals is important -- Drugs used are similar to those used for cancer pain management but greater awareness of long term effects of opioids such as hyperalgesia and immune suppression, as well as diversion is important.
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