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