Who was suggesting automatic dosing for the patient? Is there a reason not to assess the patient's pain q4? You're suggesting that because the patient would like to be asked about her pain medication...
Some people aren't bothered by facts, true enough, even when the evidence points to the need for aggressive pain management. SpringerLink - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia / Journal canadien...
I would just like to say that I read most of this thread, and find it rather comical that everyone is so thoroughly debating semantics. PRN stands for "pro re nata" which translates to "per the need."...