Journal of palliative medicine
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Pain management is a critical issue in the care of cancer patients in China, especially in small city and county hospitals in southwest China. ⋯ The study reflects to some extent the state of pain management in hospitals in southwest China. Medical students and physicians in China need improved pain management education.
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Anatomopathological studies that described the immediate causes of death of patients with advanced cancer were first published approximately 20 years ago. ⋯ The results of this retrospective study demonstrate that causes of death did not change with the modification of our practice. The high rate of pulmonary infection and embolism in this population, including in patients who received broad spectrum and prophylactic anticoagulation should encourage us to pursue other prospective studies to actually demonstrate the benefit of these treatments in this population.