Analgesic utilization patterns in a hospice
- PMID: 2484447
Analgesic utilization patterns in a hospice
Abstract
Many terminally ill cancer patients suffer from unnecessary pain as a result of inadequate pain management. This study analyzes analgesics and other drugs used in a hospice setting over a five-year period to control pain and improve patient care.
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