§ 5-37.6-2 - Findings.
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.