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In Reply To: PCA by proxy
Previous Message: Re:PCA by proxy

Post Re:PCA by proxy
Author: Weissman [CAPC/PCLC Faculty]
Date: Apr 16, 2009 9:26 am
Hello--there is a pain policy on the CAPC website:

http://www.capc.org/tools-for-palliative-care-programs/clinical-tools/

Once on the tools page, click on the link:

Use of Analgesics; Selection/Route/PCA

Under the PCA section, it allows use by the RN, we also allow use by the famioy in palliative care.

David E. Weissman, MD
Professor, Palliative Care
Medical College of Wisconsin
Palliative Care Leadership Center
Milwaukee, WI
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