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Pain Management at the End of Life

Peh Tan Ying
The Singapore Family Physician Vol 42 No 3 - Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care
31 - 41
1 September 2016
0377-5305
Pain is a common symptom among populations with life-limiting illnesses. Like all clinicians, family physicians involved in the care of these patients should acquire the skills and knowledge required to provide good pain control in order for the patients and their caregivers to achieve optimal quality of life. This paper is a review and presentation of the definition, classification, assessment and management of pain at the end of life based on available guidelines and evidence.