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Review
. 2013 Feb;10(2):108-16.
doi: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2012.237. Epub 2013 Jan 15.

Access to opioid analgesics and pain relief for patients with cancer

Shalini Dalal  1 , Eduardo Bruera
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Access to opioid analgesics and pain relief for patients with cancer

Shalini Dalal et al. Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2013 Feb.

Abstract

Access to pain relief is a crucial concern for patients with cancer, and remains so at all stages of the illness trajectory. This Review covers the scope of the problem and considers the optimal palliative strategy, mainly through the use of opioids. It also discusses various barriers to effective pain management around the world, including regulatory and attitudinal barriers towards opioids, and the unwillingness of national governments to integrate palliative care effectively in cancer control efforts.

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