‘Strong Opioids and the Relief of Cancer Pain: Information for patients, families and friends’ is based on the booklet, ‘Oral Morphine and the Relief of Cancer Pain’ by Dr Robert Twycross and Dr Sylvia Lack, but has been fully revised to include all strong opioids.
Written in question and answer form, the booklet deals with the many concerns which patients, and their family and friends, may have when a strong opioid is first prescribed.
According to palliativedrugs.com, the guide is not intended to be read straight through from beginning to end; more as a reference guide to be used as required.
Some example questions answered include:
- Will I become addicted?
- How soon will I become pain-free?
- What should I do if I forget to take a dose?
- What can I do if the pain comes back between regular doses?
- What about unwanted effects with skin patches?
- Do strong opioids have many unwanted effects?
- What is ‘spinal’ morphine?
The booklet is available to buy now and is priced at £5.99. For more information, visit palliativedrugs.com
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