Pain Management

While a patient at Logan Memorial, your rights with respect to pain management include:

1. To receive information about pain and pain relief measures.
2. Appropriate assessment of pain management.
3. Health professionals who respond quickly to reports of pain.
4. To have your reports of pain believed.
5. A systemic pain management approach
6. Physicians dedicated to pain management.

While a patient at Logan Memorial, your responsibilities with respect to pain management include:

1. Ask what to expect regarding pain and pain management.
2. Discuss pain relief options with your physician or nurses.
3. Work with your doctors and nurses to develop an effective pain management plan.
4. Ask for relief when pain first begins. Follow up if pain continues.
5. Help the physician and nurses accurately assess your pain.
6. Tell the physician or nurse about any worries you may have about taking pain medication.