The Science of Caring

How Healthcare Professionals Can Better Understand Patient Pain and Improve the Patient Experience

Episode Summary

Dr. John Nelson and his guest, Dr. Tara Nichols, discuss the problems with how pain is commonly assessed in diagnosing patients, and the problems that occur as a result. Dr. Nichols provides practical insights in how professionals can better understand the pain and discomfort of patients, and the process of developing the Nichols-Nelson Model of Comfort with Dr. John Nelson.