Describe what ‘palliative care’ is and how it deals with the treatment of problems including pain, nausea, and loss of appetite, depressions and fatigue.

Discuss Hospice Care.

Name the two components of pain.

List two common side effects of narcotic (opioid) medications.

Describe the Pain Care Bill of Rights.

Discuss the Quality of Life Scale which is a measure of function for people with pain.

Name two warning signs that a patient is becoming addicted to pain pills.

Describe the different kinds of doctors who are able to treat pain.

Discuss some of the specific questions that need to be asked so a patient can make an informed decision regarding their pain management.

Describe some of the various techniques and tests that are available to help determine the cause of pain.

Name some of the options given in this course to help deal with the emotional aspects of pain.

Name two common psychological treatments used to treat pain.

List two kinds of pain and how they differ.