British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
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Postoperative pain in the elective surgical patient needs effective management to maximize comfort. This article describes ways to ensure that pain is given priority in patient care by acknowledging that it is subjective and differs between individuals.
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An holistic approach should be taken to cure with due consideration given to the quality of life. Little research has been undertaken into the long-term psychosocial adjustment of adults to cancer and its treatment, far less that of children. ⋯ Others may perceive the quality of their life to be of greater importance than the quantity. Children readily recognize how to establish their best possible quality of life, whether or not they are able to recognize their diminished quantity of life and lack of curability.