CONCLUSION
Pain is a universal human experience, the strongest motivator for an individual to seek medical care, and one of the body’s most important protective mechanisms. For the past several decades researchers have been hard at work discovering exactly what pain is and how to prevent it or alleviate it.
It is imperative that healthcare professionals understand their role in managing pain as one of their primary obligations and responsibilities. It is the duty of all involved in caring for patients in pain to do everything possible to bring them relief. To do less is to fail to provide quality patient care. In order to best carry out this responsibility, it is necessary for all professionals to continue to expand their knowledge and skills in managing this crucial healthcare issue.
RESOURCES
American Society for Pain Management Nursing
CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children (WHO)
National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium
Oregon Medical Marijuana Program
Oregon Pain Management Module (Oregon Pain Management Commission)
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