Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine News
Pain management nurses are often the front-line caregivers for patients facing death or long-term palliative care for chronic illness. To that end, the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) are seeking improved access to treatment in regard to the administration of opioids.
A committee convened by the ASPMN and HPNA reviewed the current literature on end-of-life