Key questions on analgesia in palliation (1.5 CPD hours)
15 March 2012
Article only | Full CPD module
Dr Max Watson answers GP Dr Pam Brown's questions on effectively managing pain in terminally ill patients.
Learning objectives
This module will provide a primary care focused update on palliative care issues including:
- Tailoring analgesia choice to pain type
- Managing patient expectations of pain management
- Calculating a starting dose of modified-release morphine
- Use of anti-emetics
- Preventing opioid-induced constipation
- Pros and cons of transdermal preparations
- Managing malignant neuropathic pain
This module was first published on 9 March 2011 and was up to date with all key guidelines and evidence at that point. It will be reviewed as part of our routine update cycle by 9 March 2013 but will be updated sooner to reflect any key guideline changes.
Portfolio careers
What is the right portfolio career for you?
Visit Pulse Reference for details on 140 symptoms, including easily searchable symptoms and categories, offering you a free platform to check symptoms and receive potential diagnoses during consultations.
