§ 5-37.6-2 - Findings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-37.6-2

   § 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.