1. The management of @entity1118 should be directed by the underlying cause of the @entity158 . Whatever the cause, the primary goal of @entity1 care should be symptom control. 2. Opioid treatment should be considered for both continuous @entity9 if other reasonable therapies fail to provide adequate analgesia within a reasonable timeframe. 3. The aim of opioid treatment is to relieve @entity158 and improve the @entity1 's quality of life. Both of these should be assessed during a trial period. 4. The prescribing physician should be familiar with the @entity1 's psychosocial status. 5. The use of sustained-release opioids administered at regular intervals is recommended. 6. Treatment should be monitored. 7. A contract setting out the @entity1 's rights and responsibilities may help to emphasize the importance of @entity1 involvement. 8. Opioid treatment should not be considered a lifelong treatment.

Recommendations for using opioids in chronic non-cancer XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patient'] @entity1118 :: ('MESH:D059350', 'Disease') :: ['chronic pain'] @entity9 :: ('MESH:D009437', 'Disease') :: ['neuropathic and nociceptive pain'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain']
@entity158 :: (MESH:D010146,Disease) :: ['pain']
