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Can we Do Better?

Synopsis
Seeks to improve the management of post-operative pain, exploring why there may be failures in the delivery of pain treatment. Includes interviews with patients in which they describe some of the problems. Show a range of treatment options, with emphasis on a flexible approach and a plan for each patient; assessment is a vital part of the treatment. Also describes some of the more serious side-effects that may arise a s a result of the use of the potent analgesics.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 16 min.
Year of production
1997
Availability
Sale; 1999 sale: £35.00 (inclusive)
Uses
Medical and nursing personnel involved with post-operative patients.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
pain management; post-operative care

Distributor

Name

University of Southampton

Web
http://www.iss.soton.ac.uk/e.media/Frames/main1_frameset.html External site opens in new window
Phone
023 8059 2330
Fax
023 5980 3005
Address
Media Services
31 University Road
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Name

University of Southampton, Computing Services, e.media

Email
e.media@soton.ac.uk
Web
http://www.iss.soton.ac.uk/e.media/Frames/main1_frameset.html External site opens in new window
Phone
023 8059 2330
Fax
023 8059 3005
Address
Building 2
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

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