News: Study Reports That No Patients Should Die in Pain

Patients on their deathbeds should be given more pain relievers even if the drugs hasten death, researchers at a Toronto-based medical ethics think-tank argue in a study released in March 2003.

Pain Assessment Form

Print out and complete this form. Take it with you to your doctor visit.

Pain Diary

A diary/log used to rate the effectiveness of the (or each of the) medications you may be using for your pain.

Pain Indicator for Your Doctor

Use this form as another tool of communicating the level and area of your pain with your physician or health care provider.