... physiology, the management of chronic pain, nerve blocks, the management of spinal catheters, opioid dependency and the psychology of pain. The Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists ... management of cancer pain could and should be improved by the breaking down of professional barriers between disciplines, not only of doctors, but also of nurses and other professional bodies. The ... involvement of healthcare professionals, informal care providers and the family in the identication of pain is essential. The American Geriatric Society (2002) lists 6 categories of pain behaviours...