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1722370

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-2-12
pubmed:abstractText
This article examines misperceptions and barriers to adequate pain relief in cancer patients. Healthcare professionals have gaps in their knowledge of opioid drugs as well as misconceptions concerning tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction that often lead to the underprescribing of these agents. The pervasiveness of the "say no to drugs" message in our society and the fear of addiction on the part of patients and their families creates yet another barrier to the legitimate use of opioids to treat cancer pain. Legal and regulatory documents filled with arbitrary and ill-defined labels meant to promote the legitimate use of these drugs and curtail their misuse may instead intimidate healthcare professionals and negatively influence prescribing habits. Increased educational efforts for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as well as the development of clinical role models and state cancer pain initiatives are cited as means to break down these barriers in order to achieve adequate pain relief for all cancer patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
1042-9611
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1225-30
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
Misperceptions and inadequate pain management in cancer patients.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Case Reports