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Summary

In this module you have covered

• the PQRST method for pain assessment
• the key steps in evaluating pain according to the WHO guidelines
• four common causes of pain in cancer patients
• the main types of pain, and their characteristics

To review any of the material, you can return to the following sections:

Learning objectives         Pain definitions           Steps in pain evaluation

PQRST method                Causes of pain             Types of pain

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