Pain & Symptom Management Services

Pain is one of the problems that can cause discomfort in a person who is about to die. It is hard to watch a loved one die and more so if they are in pain. There are some things that can be done to relieve the pain. Experts in this field propose that when caring for a dying parson, people should concentrate on alleviating pain instead of wondering about the likely problems that might arise due to drug abuse or dependence. Therefore, such patients should be given as much pain relief medication as prescribed by a physician. It is important to note that it is easier to prevent pain than to manage severe pain. If pain persists, a hospice medical specialist with experience in managing pain for critically ill patients should be consulted immediately.

Pain can affect a person’s quality of life adversely. It can prevent families from spending quality time with a loved one. It can affect the patient’s mood and make them appear short tempered. This is quite normal and understandable, but it can make it difficult for a patient to communicate his feelings and thoughts. Worse still, it can kill a person’s resolve to live and fuel suicidal thoughts.

Why Choose Reliable Comfort & Care for Elderly Pain Management?

Our qualified nurses are adept at helping patients relieve pain and manage symptoms. Reliable Comfort & Care Hospice is committed to ensuring that patients do not experience unbearable pain or contend with uncomfortable symptoms as they cope with their ailment. We understand that being terminally ill can cause patients immense distress. Therefore, we help improve their quality of life by reducing pain and mitigating symptoms.

Our nurses can administer correct medication to ease pain depending on what the patient is suffering from and which part of the body is ailing them. We believe that dying should not always be painful. Our aim is to make patients comfortable and give them the will to live again. We can control symptoms such as agitation, restlessness, nausea, difficulty in breathing and vomiting.

Los Angeles Hospice Pain Management Services

Our professional staff will also oversee the patient’s diet to prevent undesirable side effects. If the pain intensifies to a point where large doses of opioids like morphine have to be used to manage it, our medical staff will adjust doses, change medication or use different combinations of painkillers until they curb the pain. Our hospice professionals acknowledge that every patient has a right to decide their fate when it comes to pain management. Therefore, they will always put the patients’ request into consideration. Some patients prefer to be given heavy medication to relieve pain while others opt to bear some level of pain in exchange for staying alert and being fully aware of their surroundings.

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