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Management of Cancer Pain (Second Edition)
11. IMPLEMENTING THE GUIDELINES

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healthcare services based on the best and most recent available
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resource implications should be considered for the success of the
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• regular seminars/conferences/courses for healthcare providers on
management of cancer pain including those involving professional
bodies
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concept involving multidisciplinary team
• public awareness activities that involve governmental/non-
governmental organisations e.g. World Hospice and Palliative
Care Day
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• limited awareness and understanding/knowledge in managing
cancer pain among healthcare providers especially on the use of
opioids
• variation in clinical management and preferences
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• misconception about the disease and its management by the
public

11.2 Potential Resource Implications
Appropriate assessment and treatment of cancer pain is crucial for the
successful management of the condition. This includes the proper use
of opioids for moderate to severe cancer pain. However, barriers to its
use dampen the aims of controlling cancer pain at various level of care.
These are supported by local studies on the issue and the lower rate
of opioid use in the country compared with the global rate. Efforts must
be improved to educate both healthcare providers and patients/carers
on the judicious use of opioids in patients with cancer pain. Working
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these guidelines. Certain medications like IR morphine should be made
available in all primary care centres.

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