Abstract
One of the most important concerns of patients with cancer, particularly those with metastatic disease, is "Will I be in constant pain?" This is a similar concern voiced by patients with late-stage human immunodeficiency virus infection. The management of chronic pain has enormous implications on a patient's ability to function and on his or her quality of life. In June 1996, Medical Interface convened a panel of experts in Chicago to discuss pain management therapies, guidelines, and how these issues will affect, and be affected by, the managed care environment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-32 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Medical interface |
Volume | Suppl |
State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine