Abstract
One of the most important concerns of patients with cancer, particularly those with metastatic disease, is "Will I be in constant pain?" This is a similar concern voiced by patients with late-stage human immunodeficiency virus infection. The management of chronic pain has enormous implications on a patient's ability to function and on his or her quality of life. In June 1996, Medical Interface convened a panel of experts in Chicago to discuss pain management therapies, guidelines, and how these issues will affect, and be affected by, the managed care environment.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
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Algorithms
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Analgesics / therapeutic use
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Capitation Fee
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Caregivers
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Case Management / statistics & numerical data
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Computer Communication Networks / statistics & numerical data
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Cost of Illness
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Drug Costs
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Health Benefit Plans, Employee / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Managed Care Programs / economics
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Managed Care Programs / standards*
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Neoplasms / complications
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Pain / drug therapy*
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Pain / economics
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Pain / etiology
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Palliative Care / standards
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Quality of Life