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Title: Management of Cancer Pain: Adults, Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians, Number 9, AHCPR Publication Number 94-0593

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Originator: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research [AHCPR])

Local Subject Index: US Federal GILS

Abstract: This guide contains highlights from the Clinical Practice Guideline on cancer pain management. It presents selected aspects of evaluating and managing pain in adults with cancer pain. Topics include initial assessment, pharmacologic treatment, administration of medications, side effects of medications, adjuvant medications, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and discussion of other more invasive palliative techniques. A drug dosing table and forms assist clinicians and patients in describing and assessing pain.

Purpose: This guide helps practitioners remember the major points in managing cancer pain.

Agency Program: This product represents one facet of AHCPR's mission to improve the access, quality, effectiveness, and outcomes of health care.

Availability: This product has been removed from distribution as out of date. It is maintained online for archival purposes only.
Distributor Name: Health Services Technology Assessment Text (HSTAT)
Organization: AHCPR/National Library of Medicine
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Control Identifier: AHCPR 94-0593

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Date of Last Modification: 20020909