title: Complex reactions requiring empathy and knowledge. Psychological aspects of acute pain.
abstract: 1. Pain may change the personality: some people can become irritated with the disruption caused to their life by pain. 2. Nurses' attitudes may affect the way patients express their pain. 3. It is essential to provide continuity of care and clear communication channels, not only between nurses and patients, but between all members of the healthcare team.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hiscock
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004645:Empathy; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology; D010146:Pain / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*