Japanese journal of clinical oncology
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Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. · Mar 2014
Regional medical professionals' confidence in providing palliative care, associated difficulties and availability of specialized palliative care services in Japan.
Although confidence in providing palliative care services is an essential component of providing such care, factors relating to this have not been investigated in Japan. ⋯ Effective strategies for developing regional palliative care programs include basic education of medical professionals on management of cancer-related pain (especially regarding opioids) and other symptoms.