Tag archive for ‘Pain Management’
Federal Government Hampers Research on Marijuana as Pain Management Medication
Researchers who aim to discover the possible pain-managing effects of marijuana have experienced roadblocks from the Drug Enforcement Agency and reluctance from our government. This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Chronic Pain Guidlines Suggests Opioids
This article from The New York Times discusses the new pain management guidlines that have been issued by the American Geriatrics Society late last month.
Nursing Homes Under Pressure to Improve Pain Management
This article from Health Leaders Media discusses the new pain management guidance and survey investigative protocol for long-term care from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The new guidance enforces existing standards for pain management rather than introducing new standards.
The costs, resolution and effect of pain on quality of life in Long-Term Care
More than half of the 1.5 million patients that reside in nursing homes suffer substantial pain. This article from McKnight’s informs us about the importance of having a heightened mindful awareness of the people we care for in order to properly identify and treat their pain.
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