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ModeratePalliative CareCancer pain – opioid titrationuk-plab-1

A 68-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer has severe bone pain despite regular oral Morphine modified-release and immediate-release Morphine for breakthrough. He has 3–4 breakthrough doses daily. What is the most appropriate next step in analgesic management?

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