PATIENT RIGHTS:
As a patient at this clinic, you can expect:
* your reports of pain will be believed,
* information about pain and pain relief measures,
* a concerned staff committed to pain prevention and management,
* health professionals who respond quickly to report of pain, and effective pain management
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a patient in this clinic, we expect that you will:
* ask your doctor or nurse what to expect regarding to pain and pain management
* discuss pain relief options with your doctors and nurses,
* work with your doctor and nurse to develop a pain management plan,
* ask for pain relief when pain first begins,
* help your doctor and nurse assess your pain,
* tell your doctor or nurse if your pain is not relieved, and,
* tell your doctor or nurse about any worries you have about taking pain medication
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[] JCAHO Patient Rights and Responsibilities
http://www.pain.com/news/jcaho_patient_rights.cfm
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