State Codes and Statutes

§ 5-37.6-2 Findings. – The general assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Pain affects quality of life, job performance andsecurity;

(2) Nearly thirty percent (30%) of nursing home residentswith daily pain were receiving no pain medication of any form;

(3) Pain untreated or under-treated adversely impacts thequality of life for patients;

(4) Up to ninety-five percent (95%) of terminally illpatients' pain can be relieved with adequate pain management; and

(5) Too many Rhode Islanders are suffering and dying inneedless pain.

§ 5-37.6-2 Findings. – The general assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Pain affects quality of life, job performance andsecurity;

(2) Nearly thirty percent (30%) of nursing home residentswith daily pain were receiving no pain medication of any form;

(3) Pain untreated or under-treated adversely impacts thequality of life for patients;

(4) Up to ninety-five percent (95%) of terminally illpatients' pain can be relieved with adequate pain management; and

(5) Too many Rhode Islanders are suffering and dying inneedless pain.

§ 5-37.6-2 Findings. – The general assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Pain affects quality of life, job performance andsecurity;

(2) Nearly thirty percent (30%) of nursing home residentswith daily pain were receiving no pain medication of any form;

(3) Pain untreated or under-treated adversely impacts thequality of life for patients;

(4) Up to ninety-five percent (95%) of terminally illpatients' pain can be relieved with adequate pain management; and

(5) Too many Rhode Islanders are suffering and dying inneedless pain.

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