AI Article Synopsis
- Pain at the end of life is a significant issue, often going unrecognized or untreated.
- Nurses have an ethical duty to alleviate suffering but face challenges in providing effective pain management.
- The American Society for Pain Management Nursing has issued recommendations for nurses, prescribers, and institutions to enhance pain management for patients at the end of life.
Article Abstract
Pain at the end of life continues to be of great concern as it may be unrecognized or untreated. While nurses have an ethical obligation to reduce suffering at the end of life, barriers remain regarding appropriate and adequate pain management at the end of life. This position statement from the American Society for Pain Management Nursing contains recommendations for nurses, prescribers, and institutions that would improve pain management for this vulnerable population.
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