We have a moral obligation to provide our families with comfort and convenient pain relief.

Understanding Pain

Pain is considered the fifth vital sign clinically.

Pain is the most feared complication of illness.

Pain is often under-diagnosed and under-treated.

Pain is the second leading complaint in physicians’ clinic

Pain is associated with increased health service and use of time.

Emotional and physical suffering for the patient

Sleep disturbance with negative impact on mood and mobilization

Affects the functional status and quality of life

Inadequate pain management leads to economic and safety Hazards