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UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPT OF ‘TOTAL PAIN’
Anita Mehta, RN, MSc(A), Lisa S. Chan, RN, MSc(A)
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The article highlights the challenges of pain management in palliative care, particularly for cancer patients. It introduces the term 'total pain' coined by Dame Cicely Saunders, which encapsulates the various dimensions of pain experienced by patients. The document also presents a case study to illustrate the importance of addressing all aspects of 'total pain' for effective pain relief. Additionally, it discusses nursing implications for clinical practice in managing pain for patients nearing the end of life.
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