Northwest Patient Pain Management
Your comfort is important to us. We want you to be as comfortable as
possible with adequate pain relief and minimal side effects from pain
medication. Pain management is an ongoing process that requires open
communication between you and your health care team. Pain medication is
given using different methods, depending on your condition. Your doctor
or nurses will discuss what method is best for you.
Your doctor or nurse will discuss what method is best for you. For chronic and difficult pain management cases, your doctor may refer you to a pain manangement specialist who can discuss alternative treatments that may be available.
Our goal is to anticipate and prevent your pain whenever possible, however, if you experience pain, please let us know so it can be managed as quickly as possible. Please do not wait until your need is urgent.