Le Journal médical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
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Historical Article
[History of pain: from Greek antiquity to the 21st century].
The history of pain is one of the concepts that have divided Cartesian thinkers and mystical philosophers in the Western civilization over centuries. Depending on the historical period, different dogmas and morals intersect, oppose or attempt conciliation. ⋯ Yesterday, pain was accepted or sublimated. Today, taking care of pain is a patient basic right and an obligation for the practitioner.
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Opioids remain essential drugs for the treatment of severe cancerous pain. However, many countries have developed new regulations and policies for a better availability and accessibility of these drugs. ⋯ The Ministry of Health and specifically the Narcotic Department have adjusted regulations related to opioid prescriptions and have registered many new opioid drugs in 2012 for a better pain-free life for our patients. However, there is still a lot to do in this field.