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Pain management and liability issues
1Health Law Institute, Widener University School of Law, 4601 Concord Pike, PO Box 7474, Wilmington, DE 19803-0474, USA. barry.r.furrow@law.widener.edu
Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
|January 7, 2003
Summary
Patient care in pain management is improving slowly due to provider uncertainty and fear, but progress is visible through increased attention from accreditors and healthcare teams.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Patient care in pain management faces challenges.
- Provider uncertainty regarding opioid use and fear of prosecution hinder progress.
- Lack of institutional focus on pain management is a significant issue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the current state of pain management.
- To identify barriers and facilitators in improving patient care for pain.
- To highlight the evolving landscape of pain management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of current trends in pain management.
- Review of institutional and accreditor influences.
- Assessment of provider perspectives on pain treatment.
Main Results:
- Progress in pain management is slow but evident.
- Accreditation bodies are increasing focus on pain management.
- Team-based approaches and provider recognition of pain as a clinical problem are emerging.
Conclusions:
- Despite challenges, advancements in pain management are occurring.
- Increased attention from accreditors and a team approach are positive developments.
- Effective pain treatment is increasingly recognized as essential for clinical practice.
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