Healthy Notes

🩺 Pain Level Assessment Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical help. Assessing pain correctly is essential for diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring . Since pain is a subjective experience , healthcare providers must rely on patient feedback, observation, and standardized tools to measure it. 🔍 Why is Pain Assessment Important? Pain assessment is not just about asking “How much does it hurt?” — it’s about understanding: Intensity (mild, moderate, severe) Type (sharp, dull, burning, throbbing) Location Impact on daily life Importance: Guides treatment decisions Helps monitor progress Improves patient communication Provides documentation for legal and medical records 🧠 Understanding Pain Before we assess, we must understand what pain is. Definition (IASP – International Association for the Study of Pain): "Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associa...