Approaches and best practices for managing cancer pain within the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic in India
This article describes the challenges, approaches to solutions with evidence-based practices that can be utilized to ensure competent management of cancer pain during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It provides an overview of adapting to telehealth consultations for identification, evaluation and management of cancer pain, safe and rational use of analgesics and adjuvant drugs, recognizing and responding to holistic care needs and addressing the total pain, ensuring continuity of pain management, and strategies when complying with narcotic drug regulations, while ensuring safety of patients and HC providers.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anuja Damani Arunangshu Ghoshal Naveen Salins Sushma Bhatnagar Priti R Sanghavi Vidya Viswanath Shrenik Ostwal Gauraiya Chinchalkar Nandini Vallath Source Type: research
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