The use of opioids at the end of life: the knowledge level of Dutch physicians as a potential barrier to effective pain management

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pain is still one of the most frequently occurring symptoms at the end of life, although it can be treated satisfactorily in most cases if the physician has adequate knowledge. In the Netherlands, almost 60% of the patients with non-...

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Main Authors: Boddaert Manon SA, Borgsteede Sander D, Rhodius Christiaan A, Rurup Mette L, Keijser Astrid GM, Pasman H Roeline W, Onwuteaka-Philipsen Bregje D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-684X/9/23