The column focuses on cancer pain and the importance of pain medicine specialists to understand the pain medicine needs of a cancer patient.
In the Q&A, Dr. Lema discusses issues including the cause of cancer pain, different types of pain felt by cancer patients and the treatment of cancer pain.
Read the Q&A with Dr. Lema published by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Read more from the ASA:
– Survey Findings Reveal Patient Confusion Over Role of Anesthesiologist
– ASA “Extremely Troubled” About Removal of Sodium Thiopental From Market
– ASA Opposes Federal Trade Commission’s Stance on Non-Physicians’ Ability to Practice Pain Management
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