The Management of Persistent Pain in Older Persons

What I did was, besides listening to her, do research online and download a list of pain centers in our area complete with telephone numbers. Her son was supposed to check into this, but didn't because he believed that she was already "overmedicated". Her eyes do look "haggard".

Thanks Dave for the Great post,

I ran across it the other night while surffing but forgot where I saw it.

Now I can print it out for work.


We are trying to develop a more efficient pain program based on State Guidelines. I think the AMA had a good publication too but I don't have membership there. Left my hard copy at last job.

Booo

As a charge nurse (LPN) in LTCF I find that many nurses do not "believe" in pain medication (possibly because it's an added pill to pull and chart), especially if it's a PRN order. In my opinion, all residents who complain of chronic pain should have routine pain meds ordered, with PRNs also. So what if they're 89 years old and addicted...are they going to go out an rob an ATM machine to get their drugs? My feelings are "keep them comfortable".

Good for you! Keep advocating!