Curtiss Carol P
Curtiss Consulting, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA.
Semin Oncol Nurs. 2004 May;20(2):121-39, table of contents. doi: 10.1053/j.soncn.2004.02.006.
Standards, guidelines, and position and consensus statements by themselves do not change practice or improve pain management and care at the end of life. However, if they are used effectively, they support best practices, provide a forum for discussion of current recommendations, and provide nurses with the latest science and information to advocate for effective pain and symptom management.