Beyond the Pain Scale: Understanding Suffering with Dr. Makela

In this conversation, Dr. Janice Makala discusses her article 'Beyond the Pain Scale, Addressing the Emotional Side of Suffering.' She explores the distinction between pain and suffering, the concept of total pain, and the role of cannabis and opioids in pain management. Dr. Makala emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional and spiritual suffering in hospice care and the barriers to adopting cannabis in clinical settings. She highlights the significance of interdisciplinary care in improving patient outcomes and addresses common misconceptions about pain management.Details: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/understanding-suffering-with-dr-makela-episode/Send us a message to tell us what you loved about the show!Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe. Contact us anytime, at [email protected]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).