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Pain
Management for Patients at the University of Michigan Health System
Pain can have
a serious impact on your quality of life. Pain can change your mood,
cause you to lose sleep, and interfere with your daily activities.
You have a right to good pain management. It is your responsibility
to inform us about your pain in order to achieve the best results.
Our recommendations:
- Make sure
that a member of your health care team is aware of any pain you
are having. Some patients are hesitant to discuss their pain,
but we encourage you to do so.
- Tell your
health care team the following things about your pain:
- where
it is located
- how
bad it is
- what
has helped so far or in the past
- If pain
medications are prescribed for you, please:
- make
sure you know who and when to call if your pain is not well
controlled
- learn
the possible side effects of your medication
- Please ask
your health care team for more specific information about pain
and alternative methods of pain management appropriate for your
personal condition. We are committed to treating your pain.
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