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For patients who do not have the capacity to communicate, pain can be overlooked, causing significant but unnecessary discomfort and distress.
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UpgradeIdentifying Pain in Those Who Can’t Communicate It
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Sourcing and using appropriate assessment tools for patients who are unable to communicate their pain is crucial. Poorly-managed pain can lead to other health complications and unnecessary discomfort and distress.
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