How Buddhism influences pain control choices
Nursing
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2003-04
Publisher:
Intermed Communications
Place of Publication:
Jenkintown, PA
Pages:
17-
Sources ID:
126528
Collection:
Tibetan and Himalayan Library
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The beliefs many Buddhists hold about pain and death may cause them to refuse pain medication for a terminal illness. Nurses can explain options that will not effect the patient's alertness for facing death, but they should respect their patient's wishes.
Subjects:
Nursing