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 1,650 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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.