The ethical principles involved in pain management will be introduced. The history of the ethical issues surrounding pain management will be shared. Pain will be distinguished from suffering. Moral obligations of treating will be discussed.
Instructional Strategy: Lecture, 1 hour
Learning Objectives
- Explain the ethical principles involved in pain management
- Distinguish pain from suffering
- State moral obligations physicians have in pain management
Author: Austin Fredrickson, MD
School: Northeast Ohio Medical University