Unnecessary Suffering in the Developed World from Cancer and Life Limiting Illnesses for Lack of Adequate Pain Control Training for All and Fear of Opioids Lessons from African Palliative Care

Abstract

This paper gives examples of palliative care as it is today in some areas of UK, USA and Ireland. It also gives the story of oral morphine suitable to LMIC’s because it is a simple formula that is affordable and so easy to make even at the kitchen sink! This can change the suffering of millions of those suffering from cancer and other pains at the end of life, allowing the carers to address the Total Pain described by Dame Cecily Saunders that also can increase the physical pain and distress, for patient and family, at this special time of life.