Terminal Pain
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When a person faces an advanced illness, the physician who supports the management of terminal pain is the pain specialist, an expert in pain care, together with the palliative care team. Terminal pain is pain that occurs in the final stages of a serious illness and usually requires comprehensive support.
Care approach: the goal is to attend to the person's well-being and comfort, considering both the physical aspects and the emotional support for the patient and their family.
Support: in addition to pain control, this type of care takes into account respect for dignity and quality of life.
When to seek support? At any time when pain or discomfort affects well-being. Reaching out to a palliative care professional helps ensure the person receives humane and appropriate support.
Data on 1,586 doctors who treat terminal pain
Which specialist treats terminal pain?
End-of-life pain requires the care of an anesthesiologist specialized in pain or a pain specialist, who focus on providing relief and comfort at this stage. You can book an appointment with these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in terminal pain
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is terminal pain?
When a person faces an advanced illness, the physician who supports the management of terminal pain is the pain specialist, an expert in pain care, together with the palliative care team. Terminal pain is pain that occurs in the final stages of a serious illness and usually requires comprehensive su...
Which doctor treats terminal pain?
End-of-life pain requires the care of an anesthesiologist specialized in pain or a pain specialist, who focus on providing relief and comfort at this stage. You can book an appointment with these specialists.