Pain Management at the End of Life

Pain Management at the End of Life
Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing; HPNA position statement; 8/24
Pain management is essential from the time of diagnosis of a serious illness and throughout the disease trajectory. Unfortunately, the prevalence of pain in those with serious illness remains unacceptably high. In most cases, pain experienced by people with advanced disease can be prevented or relieved through optimal care, yet studies reveal that patients continue to experience uncontrolled pain in the final weeks, days, and hours of their lives...