Lecture given to the North British Pain Association on 16th May 2008 by Dr Alison Mitchell. In this talk, Dr Mitchell discusses the indications for referral of patients with cancer pain for invasive procedures. She describes the new interventional cancer pain service being set up in Glasgow. www.nbpa.org.uk
Circulatory Shock, types and stages, compensatory mechanisms
Referral For Invasive Procedures For Cancer Pain Dr Alison Mitchell
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23. Palliative Care 20 years ago Cancer Treatment Palliative/ Terminal Care Bereavement Patient Journey
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25. Palliative Care 2008 Condition specific care Diagnosis Investigations Treatment Follow-up Palliative Care Assessment Prevention Rehabilitation Supportive Care Bereavement Diagnosis Death Patient journey Relapse of disease Disease free
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31. Patient Suitability Check List GGC ITDD Service Signed ____________________________________ (Referring Palliative Medicine Consultant) Date____________________ Signed ______________________________________(Chronic Pain Consultant) Date___________________ Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre Palliative Medicine Cover for titration period ITDD has been discussed with the oncologist Patient understands and consents to intervention Chronic Pain on-call cover There will be 24/7 referring palliative care team consultant cover Referring palliative care team are willing to participate in refill programme Letter to community team (GP and DN), informing them of the possibility of ITDD, has been sent at the same time as patient referral made Patient has someone at home 24/7 Integrated Clinic Please date and sign Referring Palliative Medicine Consultant