Basics of Pain Management in Hospice and Palliative Care

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2020

Abstract

Patients in palliative medicine and hospice will commonly experience pain, and historically, it is poorly managed. Appropriately managing pain is vital because it affects quality of life and can prevent unnecessary suffering. This article seeks to educate on what comprises pain and how to provide pain management that is safe and effective.

Publication Title

Physician Assistant Clinics

Volume

5

Issue

3

First Page

341

Last Page

350

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.cpha.2020.02.006

ISSN

24057991

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