Pain Management

Service Overview

Pain Management focuses on identifying, monitoring, and addressing pain associated with serious or advanced illness. Acts Hospice Care, Inc. includes pain control and symptom management within hospice care for patients in Las Vegas, Nevada, based on their individual care needs and plan of care.

How It Works:

Pain management generally involves ongoing assessment and symptom monitoring:

• Hospice nurses and doctors may discuss the patient’s pain and comfort needs.
• Symptoms may be monitored to identify changes requiring attention.
• Medication options may be considered according to the patient’s plan of care.
• Other appropriate measures may be discussed for managing discomfort.
• The care team may communicate changes with the patient and family.

What to Expect

Patients and families may expect:

• Discussion of current pain and comfort concerns.
• Ongoing monitoring of symptoms.
• Review of appropriate pain-management measures.
• Communication about relevant changes.
• Care decisions based on the patient’s established plan of care.