Pain Management

At Lifespan hospitals we believe that each patient has a right to pain relief. Patients should always feel free to ask their doctor and nurse about what to expect in the way of pain or discomfort, and how they will be treated for pain in the hospital and at home.

Questions and Answers

Here are some important questions and answers about treating pain that we like to share with all our patients and their families, courtesy of the pain control team at The Miriam Hospital:

• Why is it important to ask everyone about pain?
• What's the best way to talk about pain?
• How do you treat pain?
• What else can you tell me about treating pain?
• What about the elderly or patients who cannot report their pain?

More about pain management:

• Rhode Island Hospital: 401-444-6321
  • Hasbro Children's Hospital
• The Miriam Hospital: 401-793-3472