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  • Title: The nature of pain.
    Author: Hall J.
    Journal: Nurs Times; ; 96(24):37-40. PubMed ID: 11963041.
    Abstract:
    Pain is complex and difficult to define; Managing pain is challenging for all members of the interprofessional team; Untreated pain is harmful to the patient; Pain is a subjective and unique experience for the individual, which we, as health professionals, should not judge; Staff do not know best--listen to what the patient is telling you; Base your evaluation of pain upon a thorough clinical assessment and an evaluation of treatment/care. Use pain measurement tools to aid this process; Effective communication with patients is essential for effective pain management.
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