title: Pain management for the geriatric patient.
abstract: Pain is a common and complex problem in the geriatric population. Successful pain management in this patient population requires a comprehensive approach involving both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.
authors.affiliation: New Mexico Regional Federal Medical Center, Albuquerque.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Roche
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Forman
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D059408:Pain Management
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009294:Narcotics; D000082:Acetaminophen