Use of oral formulations of fentanyl for breakthrough cancer pain.

Int J Palliat Nurs

Clinical Nurses Consultant Manager, Mid North Coast NSW, NSW Palliative Service, Silver Chain Group, Australia.

Published: April 2015

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