Review : Information giving can be painless

Abstract

■ Pain is an inevitable consequence following day surgery, but with effective regular pain relief minimal discomfort can be achieved. ■ An information leaflet produced by a pain nurse specialist in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team ensures that comprehensible and non-contradictory information is given to parents. ■ With the increased trend towards paediatric day surgery parents are significant contributors to their child's care in the postoperative period. ■ Written information on pain relief after discharge can help parents make decisions about their child's pain management.