“But on a scale of zero to ten, how do you rate your pain?” asked the nurse. My daughter’s tear-streaked face creased with confusion. “What does ten mean?” “Ten is the worst pain you ...

A tool that was once used to examine the intensity and frequency of pain in dementia patients following their death has been revamped.

In reality, pain ratings are influenced by how much pain interferes with a person's daily activities, how upsetting they find ...