For example, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research has developed guidelines for pain management. You can get a copy from the hospital library or directly from the government. A third method is to work with the professionals treating your child to make changes in the way the hospital or agency manages pain. Together, you can decide what needs to be done and draw up a plan of action. This may include talking to hospital administration and insurance companies.
Pain management is the right of every child.
Parents working with health providers are the best advocates for this right. Clinical practice guideline. , Rockville, MD, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.