Open AccessAcute pain management in patients with drug dependence syndrome
Author(s) -
Jane Quinlan,
Felicia Cox
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pain reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 2471-2531
DOI - 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000611
Subject(s) - drug , psychology , medicine , communication skills , psychotherapist , intensive care medicine , pharmacology , medical education
Managing patients with dependence requires knowledge of pharmacology; an understanding of the diagnosis of dependence and recognition of withdrawal; skills in communication and collaborative working; and a nonjudgmental, empathic attitude.