This booklet is intended for families and professionals dealing with narcotics and pain management as end of life approaches. There can be fear and misconception surrounding pain management at end of life. This booklet is used to ease the confusion and apprehension surrounding narcotic administration.

Pain at End of Life  addresses:

• pain as it relates to the dying process
• fear of overdosing and addiction
• standardized dosages
• around the clock administration
• laxatives
• uses of morphine
• sedation as it relates to dying
• supplemental therapies

Like all of Barbara's booklets, Pain at End of Life is written in large print and the information is conveyed in a simple, direct yet gentle manner.

This booklet is included in the End of Life Guideline Series.