Our society has become wary of pain killers almost to the point of being paranoid. Many misconceptions are so well circulated that they are accepted as facts. And as a result, many patients have been left to deal with severe pain or depression needlessly.  A new symptom management program has now been developed to address this problem. It is called Palliative Care. Doctors certified to administer Palliative Care are especially trained to understand and prescribe relief for the various symptoms of serious illnesses or injuries that sometimes afflict us.

While pain and chronic physical discomfort are certainly significant, these professionals are also trained to deal with the depression and anxiety that are often caused by serious illness and injury. In addition to treating the patient, this program recognizes the stress the family is under as well and attempts to offer appropriate counsel to them as well.

If you would like to know more about this program, the NINR (National Institute of Nursing Research has recently published a pamphlet that discusses many of the common questions and concerns that patients have expressed concerning a new pain management plan. The following link will take you directly to a pdf of this Palliative Care Brochure.