Be constructive in your approach. Seek to form a partnership with the health care team in managing your child's pain. If you are not satisfied with what is being done, some type of formal complaint may be unavoidable. A second way is to talk with other parents about how pain is managed in your children. There are education and advocacy groups for children's health.
Parents can learn from each other how to get better pain management.
Experts can be invited by your group to talk about the latest in children's pain control. There are some excellent publications. 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.