title: Misery and myth: a connection between society and inadequate pain control?
abstract: Despite numerous studies and re-education strategies spanning two decades, inadequate relief of pain remains a significant problem for both clients and nurses. This paper explores the literature on the extent of the problem and suggests that societal attitudes about narcotic drugs are a major contributing factor to this problem. Encouraging reflective practice is one of the strategies suggested to address the situation.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D006801:Humans; D009229:Mythology; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D012945:Social Values