10th January 2024

A 57-year-old woman with ovarian cancer presented to hospital with vomiting

A 57-year-old woman with ovarian cancer presented to hospital with vomiting. She has been diagnosed with malignant bowel obstruction and commenced on TPN. Her pain has been managed with a syringe driver with 30mg of morphine in hospital to good effect. She still works and is keen not to have burdensome attachments when she goes home.

What is the best option for pain control at home?

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