Nurses' Knowledge about Pain Management with Opioids for Dying Patients United Kingdom Nursing Perspective

ABSTRACT A discussion is presented on nurses' knowledge and responsibilities in opioid management of pain in advanced disease patients. Documented deficiencies in some nurses' knowledge are described. A perspective by a clinical nurse specialist also is presented.

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Published in:Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy 2010-08, Vol.24 (3), p.275-286
Main Authors: Eisenberg, Elon, Vielvoye-Kerkmeer, Ans P. E., van Mansom, Inge, Roelofs, Els G., Stevens, Ann-Marie
Format: Article
Language:English
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knowledge
nurse
opioid
pharmacotherapy
responsibilities
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Summary:ABSTRACT A discussion is presented on nurses' knowledge and responsibilities in opioid management of pain in advanced disease patients. Documented deficiencies in some nurses' knowledge are described. A perspective by a clinical nurse specialist also is presented.
ISSN:1536-0288
1536-0539
DOI:10.3109/15360288.2010.503729