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Pain assessment and management.

J L Abrahm1, L Snyder

  • 1Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. jabrahm@partners.org

Primary Care
|June 19, 2001
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Effective pain management is vital for terminally ill patients. With proper assessment and care, over 90% of patients experience pain control, addressing legal barriers to opioid therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Pain Management
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Pain is a significant symptom for dying patients and their families.
  • Effective pain management is essential for quality end-of-life care.
  • Home health and hospice teams play a key role in patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To focus on the symptomatic care of patients nearing the end of life.
  • To review the assessment and management of pain in dying patients.
  • To examine legal and regulatory factors impacting opioid therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices in pain assessment and management for terminally ill patients.
  • Analysis of the role of home health and hospice services.
  • Examination of legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding opioid administration.

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Main Results:

  • Pain can be effectively controlled in over 90% of patients with appropriate interventions.
  • Home health and hospice teams are instrumental in achieving pain control.
  • Legal and regulatory issues can impede adequate pain management, particularly with opioid therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive pain assessment and management are critical for end-of-life care.
  • Optimizing pain control in dying patients is achievable through dedicated care teams.
  • Addressing legal and regulatory barriers is necessary to ensure adequate pain relief, especially via opioid analgesics.