Re: WHO analgesic ladder: a good concept gone astray
The original WHO pain ladder was published in 1985, not in 1986 as stated.
Int. J. Tiss. Reac. VII(1) 093-096 (1985). WHO Guidelines for the Use of Analgesics in Cancer Pain. Ventafridda V., Ripamonte C., De Conno F.
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08 January 2016
Alistair P Bolt
Pharmacist
Parmacy Department Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitel, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7PR
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Re: WHO analgesic ladder: a good concept gone astray
The original WHO pain ladder was published in 1985, not in 1986 as stated.
Int. J. Tiss. Reac. VII(1) 093-096 (1985). WHO Guidelines for the Use of Analgesics in Cancer Pain. Ventafridda V., Ripamonte C., De Conno F.
Competing interests: No competing interests