Pain management
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Prior to surgery, patients are often very concerned about how they will cope with postoperative pain; some worry about not having enough analgesia and others worry about the risks of addiction. To address these concerns, we invited a pain specialist and a nurse practitioner to explain the realities, and provide reassurance that pain is a manageable part of the recovery process.
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