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ModeratePalliative CareCancer pain – opioid titrationuk-plab-1

A 79-year-old man with advanced metastatic lung cancer is reviewed at home. He has severe background pain despite regular oral Morphine. According to palliative care prescribing guidance, what is the most appropriate starting dose for breakthrough pain in a patient already taking 60 mg oral Morphine in 24 hours?

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