Publications Update # 2
Date: 02-02-23
Other Categories
Guidelines from ASCO Re - opioid prescriptions for adults with cancer pain.
Use of Opioids for Adults With Pain From Cancer or Cancer Treatment: ASCO Guideline - PubMed
Opioids should be offered to patients with moderate-to-severe pain related to cancer or active cancer treatment unless contraindicated. Opioids should be initiated PRN (as needed) at the lowest possible dose to achieve acceptable analgesia and patient goals, with early assessment and frequent titrat…
Judith A Paice
Log in to view the remainder of the post