• Pain is when you have feelings of hurt.
• It can range from dull aches to sharp, stabbing sensations.
• Pain can have a serious impact on your quality of living.
• Pain can change your mood, cause you to lose sleep, and interfere with your daily life.
  

Make sure that a member of your health team is aware of any pain you are having. Some patients are hesitant to talk about their pain, but we want you to do so.

Tell us the following things about your pain:

• Where is it located?
• How bad is it? (See samples of pain scales)
• What has helped so far or in the past?

If pain medicines are given to you, please:

• Make sure you know who and when to call if your pain is not well controlled.
• Learn the possible side effects.

Please also let us know your fears about taking pain medication.

Ask your doctor, nurse, or therapist for more specific information about pain and other methods of pain control.

You have the right to good pain management.
At BMH we are committed to treating your pain