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A Scottisch survey suggests that
of the 8%–20% of cancer patients
who have indications for treatment by anesthesiology pain
specialists,
…few patients are ever referred for specialty pain consultation
Linklater GT, Leng ME, Tiernan EJ, et al.
Pain management services in palliative care: a national survey.
Palliative Medicine 2002; 16: 435-9
More & better treatment…?