Managing pain at the end of life: advice for nurses

With a new report identifying that pain management in end of life care is often inadequately managed, this article looks at the best ways to ensure people at the end of life are as comfortable as they can be. With advice from specialist nurses, it stresses the importance of individualised pain management strategies that are made in collaboration with the patient to ensure they have the pain relief that works best for them and prioritise dignity in the final stages of life.