Pain assessment and management.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Assessment and management of pain is crucial to the success of any program of care for dying patients and their families. With appropriate assessment and management, often using home health or hospice teams, pain can be controlled in more than 90% of patients. This article focuses on the symptomatic care of patients who are dying. The legal and regulatory issues that may inhibit delivery of adequate opioid therapy are also reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Pain
- Pain Measurement
- Terminal Care