Question

Yes

No

During medical school, did you receive enough information to handle patients with pain?

43.8%

56.3%

During medical school, did you receive enough information about the care of terminally ill patients?

9.4%

90.6%

Do you know the World Health Organization definition of palliative care?

43.8%

56.3%

Do you know the difference between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?

75%

25%

Do you know any scale for pain assessment?

90.6%

9.4%

If you answered yes to the previous question, do you always use scales to assess patients with pain?

37.5%

53.1%

During medical school, did you receive enough information about the control of the most common symptoms (dyspnea, vomiting, constipation, cachexia) in patients in palliative care?

18.8%

81.3%

During medical school, did you receive enough information about medical communication and posture to “give bad news” to patients and families?

25%

75%

Do you think it is necessary to improve your knowledge in the treatment of patients with pain?

100%

0%

When assisting a cancer patient, do you feel safe to start pain treatment?

9.4%

90.6%

When starting pain treatment with opioids, do you know which drug you would choose?

62.5%

37.5%

Do you know the mechanism of action of antidepressants in pain management?

53.1%

46.9%

Do you know the mechanism of action of anticonvulsants in pain management?

12.5%

97.5%