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Palliative care for adults: strong opioids for pain relief

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  • Reference number: CG140
  • Published:  23 May 2012
  • Last updated:  03 August 2016
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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Communication:- What are the most clinically effective and cost-effective methods of addressing patient and carer concerns about strong opioids, including anticipating and managing adverse effects, and engaging patients in prescribing decisions?

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