Pain and Suffering

 
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Presented by Janet Abrahm, MD, FACP, FAAHPM

Learning Objectives:

  1. Review the elements of “personhood” as described by Dr. Eric Cassell in his writings (e.g. The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Medicine)

  2. Describe the components of suffering, including loss of elements of personhood

  3. Explain the relationship between pain and suffering, and how suffering can continue even if “pain” is relieved

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