Treating Pain
Should You Give Drug Seekers the Benefit of the Doubt?
Yes, there are addicts out there. But helping people with their pain is a big part of your job. Here’s how to deal.
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Top 10 Signs Your Patient May Be a Drug Seeker
How do you recognize someone who may be seeking narcotics inappropriately? Here’s a tongue-in-cheek list with some serious advice.
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Treating Pain: The “Candyman” Conundrum
Believe your patients and you avoid the added task of being the narcotics police. Also, you can often discharge them more quickly. The downside: Some patients might be lying to get pain meds.
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Treating Pain: How Nurses Get Caught in the Middle
Making an honest assessment of a patient’s pain medication needs can be a guessing game, but reaching the wrong conclusion could hurt the patient – and your career.
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