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Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 October 2017. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 October 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Cancer: Palliative Care

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to improve the management of pain, including the use of fentanyl, for cancer patients.

Answer

NHS England is committed to transforming cancer services across the country and ensuring every patient has access to the care and treatment they need. The management of pain through drugs such as fentanyl is a clinical decision and should be considered on an individual basis, in line with patients’ clinical needs and in line with guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107070
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Cancer Medical treatments Palliative care Pain Fentanyl
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk