What is it about?
This article explores the causes and effects of pain. It also provides details of the various forms of pain assessment.
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Why is it important?
Pain is a subjective sensation that generally alerts the body to an area that requires attention, protection or rest.
Perspectives
Pain is a common - and often the main - symptom of many conditions.
Mrs Julie I Swann
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This page is a summary of: Why your approach to pain affects quality of life, Nursing and Residential Care, September 2010, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/nrec.2010.12.10.78405.
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